How far is Cincinnati, OH from Salem Heights, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Salem Heights, OH is about 9.9 miles (16 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township of Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Salem Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Salem Heights.
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Start on Ohio Avenue
30 m · 6 sec · Ohio Avenue
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Turn right onto West McMillan Avenue
876 ft · 27 sec · West McMillan Avenue
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Continue on East McMillan Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · East McMillan Street
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Turn left onto Gilbert Avenue
597 ft · 23 sec · Gilbert Avenue
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Turn right onto William Howard Taft Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · William Howard Taft Road
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Merge slight right onto Columbia Parkway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Columbia Parkway
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Turn right onto Delta Avenue
74 m · 13 sec · Delta Avenue
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Turn left onto Eastern Avenue
972 ft · 33 sec · Eastern Avenue
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9
Turn right onto Stanley Avenue
623 ft · 24 sec · Stanley Avenue
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Turn left onto Kellogg Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Kellogg Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Salem Road
1790 ft · 43 sec
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Turn straight onto Salem Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Salem Road
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Turn right onto Brooke Avenue
955 ft · 47 sec · Brooke Avenue
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Turn left onto Windyhills Road
111 m · 16 sec · Windyhills Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Windyhills Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Salem Heights.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Salem Road
Turn straight onto Salem Road
2.45 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Cincinnati and Mostly Cloudy near Salem Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Salem Heights?
The road trip is about 9.9 miles (16 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Cincinnati and 5 miles from Salem Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.39 one way or $2.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cincinnati and Mostly Cloudy near Salem Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Columbia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Westwood Town Hall
Dayton City Building
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbia.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Maysville
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Salem Heights. Straight-line distance: 8.24 mi (13.26 km).
#1 Cincinnati
The third most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.
| Population | 304,548 |
| Coordinates | 39.1271100, -84.5143900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Salem Heights
Salem Heights is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0717300, -84.3782700 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| Country | United States |
End: Salem Heights (-84.37827, 39.07173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.98 | $1.39 | $2.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $1.60 | $3.19 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $1.79 | $3.57 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $2.24 | $4.47 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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