How far is Cincinnati, OH from Shreve, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Shreve, OH is about 199.7 miles (321.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 170.3 miles (274 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 05m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
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A city in Summit County, Ohio.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Shreve.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Shreve.
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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
1.3 km · 2 min · East McMillan Street
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Take the ramp left
1755 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
28.8 mi · 35 min · Northeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
1484 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
157 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Middleboro Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road
103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus
1495 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
2063 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
56.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 97: Lexington, Bellville
1945 ft · 54 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 97
2.6 mi · 4 min · State Route 97
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Continue on Church Street
2349 ft · 47 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1068 ft · 16 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Riverside Drive
667 ft · 18 sec · Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto Mill Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Mill Road
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Continue on State Route 97
4.1 mi · 6 min · State Route 97
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Continue on Main Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Cleveland Street
3227 ft · 1 min · Cleveland Street
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Continue on State Route 97
9 mi · 12 min · State Route 97
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Turn left
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
816 ft · 18 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Union Street
902 ft · 18 sec · North Union Street
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Turn right onto East Washington Street
893 ft · 13 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn straight onto Wooster Road
4.7 mi · 5 min · Wooster Road
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Turn right
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Continue on State Route 226
1425 ft · 28 sec · State Route 226
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Continue on Shreve Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · Shreve Road
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Continue on Shreve Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Shreve Road
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Continue on West South Street
1972 ft · 45 sec · West South Street
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Turn left onto South Market Street
135 m · 11 sec · South Market Street
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Turn right onto East Mc Conkey Street
44 m · 6 sec · East Mc Conkey Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Mc Conkey Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Shreve.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
68.9 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Sunny near Shreve.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Shreve?
The road trip is about 199.7 miles (321.4 km) and usually takes 04h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Grove City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.8 miles from Cincinnati and 99.9 miles from Shreve.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 170.3 miles (274 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.12 one way or $52.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cincinnati and Sunny near Shreve.
Stop Ideas Near Grove City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Grove City.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Shreve. Straight-line distance: 170.24 mi (273.98 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 Shreve
Village in Wayne County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,526 |
| Coordinates | 40.6814500, -82.0218100 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shreve (-82.02181, 40.68145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $3.71 | $26.12 | $52.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $29.91 | $59.81 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $33.77 | $67.54 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $30.34 | $60.69 |
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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