How far is Cincinnati, OH from Scioto, OH?

The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Scioto, OH is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
128.28 mi
02h 40m
Flight
108.08 mi
173.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.08 mi
Kilometers
173.93 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.28 mi
Kilometers
206.44 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scioto
Wed, Apr 22, 11:38 PM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 2:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-22T20:57
Arrive Scioto
Wed, Apr 22, 11:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cincinnati
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Holiday Valley
OH

Census-designated place in Clark County, Ohio

From Cincinnati
64.1 mi
01h 20m
To Scioto
64.2 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Scioto.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Scioto.

  1. 1

    Start on Ohio Avenue

    30 m · 6 sec · Ohio Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West McMillan Avenue

    876 ft · 27 sec · West McMillan Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    86 m · 10 sec · Vine Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue

    2889 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Vine Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue

    1490 ft · 40 sec · West Mitchell Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Dayton

    1927 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    35.9 mi · 43 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    32.2 mi · 34 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 42: Plain City, London

    1208 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto London – Delaware Road

    10.9 mi · 15 min · London – Delaware Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Plain City-Delaware Road

    13 mi · 16 min · Plain City-Delaware Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Section Line Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Section Line Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    65 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout

    2574 ft · 2 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    765 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right

    580 ft · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight left

    2432 ft · 3 min

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Scioto.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mill Creek Expressway
35.9 mi · 28%
I 70 East
34.8 mi · 27%
I 675 North
26.1 mi · 20%
Plain City-Delaware Road
13 mi · 10%
London – Delaware Road
10.9 mi · 9%
Vine Street
2.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Mill Creek Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

35.9 mi · 00h 43m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
108.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holiday Valley
01h 20m from Cincinnati
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cincinnati and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scioto.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Scioto?

The road trip is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km) and usually takes 02h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Holiday Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.1 miles from Cincinnati and 64.2 miles from Scioto.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 108.1 miles (173.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.78 one way or $33.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cincinnati and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scioto.

Stop Ideas Near Holiday Valley

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Holiday Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 10.4 mi away

Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton

Dayton , OH
6196 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414, United States
Rating 4.4/5 3,718 reviews Tourist attraction,Bar & grill,Children's party service,Go-kart track,Laser tag center,Miniature golf course,Party planner,Restaurant,Amusement center,Video arcade
Springfield City Hall
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

Springfield City Hall

Springfield , OH
76 E High St, Springfield, OH 45502
Rating 4.0/5 10 reviews City Hall,City government office
Xenia City Hall
Nearby stop 11.1 mi away

Xenia City Hall

Xenia , OH
101 Little Miami Scenic Trail, Xenia, OH 45385
Rating 3.6/5 28 reviews Business center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holiday Valley.

BUS

Columbus, OH

84 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

95 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

97 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

102 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Scioto. Straight-line distance: 108.08 mi (173.93 km).

Cincinnati

#1 Cincinnati

The third most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.

Population304,548
Coordinates39.1271100, -84.5143900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Scioto

#2 Scioto

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

Population3,683
Coordinates40.2803400, -83.1407500
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: Scioto (-83.14075, 40.28034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.13 L · about $16.78
Round trip
$33.57
9.06 gal · 34.26 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.78 $33.57
Mid-grade $4.24 $19.22 $38.43
Premium $4.79 $21.70 $43.40
Diesel $4.30 $19.50 $38.99

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cincinnati and Scioto. The current time is 20:57:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.