How far is Cincinnati, OH from South Charleston, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to South Charleston, OH is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and South Charleston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and South Charleston.
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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
24.8 mi · 30 min · Northeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Lebanon, South Lebanon
1535 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 48 North: Lebanon, Golden Lamb, Lebanon Raceway, Warren County Fairgrounds
714 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Bypass 48
1.9 mi · 2 min · Bypass 48
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Turn right
19.6 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit right
2644 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Xenia Bypass
3.5 mi · 4 min · Xenia Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward Bickett Road
1665 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto North Bickett Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · North Bickett Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
4.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto North Main Street
750 ft · 30 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Chillicothe Street
607 ft · 10 sec · East Chillicothe Street
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Continue on Columbus Street
10.2 mi · 15 min · Columbus Street
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Continue on West Columbus Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Columbus Road
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Turn right onto North Chillicothe Street
685 ft · 19 sec · North Chillicothe Street
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Turn left onto East Jamestown Street
52 m · 5 sec · East Jamestown Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Jamestown Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and South Charleston.
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.
Northeast Expressway
Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
24.8 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cincinnati and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near South Charleston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to South Charleston?
The road trip is about 73.4 miles (118.2 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?
Utica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Cincinnati and 36.7 miles from South Charleston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 3:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.60 one way or $19.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Cincinnati and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near South Charleston.
Stop Ideas Near Utica
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 Utica.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and South Charleston. Straight-line distance: 67.31 mi (108.32 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 South Charleston
Village in Clark County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,609 |
| Coordinates | 39.8253400, -83.6343700 |
| Altitude | 343 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Charleston (-83.63437, 39.82534)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $9.60 | $19.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $10.99 | $21.97 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $12.41 | $24.81 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $11.15 | $22.29 |
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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