How far is Cincinnati, OH from Swan Creek, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Swan Creek, OH is about 166.3 miles (267.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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 03h 31m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Scioto County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Swan Creek.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Swan Creek.
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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
1997 ft · 1 min · East McMillan Street
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Turn right onto Maplewood Avenue
559 ft · 24 sec · Maplewood Avenue
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Turn left onto Kinsey Avenue
845 ft · 31 sec · Kinsey Avenue
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Turn right onto Reading Road
1 mi · 2 min · Reading Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 471 South: Newport
1310 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 275 East: Columbus, Ohio
2463 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Continue on Circle Freeway
9.5 mi · 11 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard, Batavia
1718 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 32 West: Eastgate Boulevard, Newtown
799 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
99.7 mi · 2 hr 1 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 35: Gallipolis, Chillicothe
1964 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight left
128 m · 15 sec
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Turn right
26.1 mi · 31 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 160: Vinton, Gallipolis
1264 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto State Route 160
1693 ft · 39 sec · State Route 160
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Turn left onto Jackson Pike
985 ft · 25 sec · Jackson Pike
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Turn right
1296 ft · 29 sec
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Turn right onto McCormick Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · McCormick Road
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Turn slight left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto Chillicothe Road
2351 ft · 1 min · Chillicothe Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Vine Street
144 m · 8 sec · Vine Street
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Continue on Garfield Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Garfield Avenue
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Continue on State Route 7 South
15.4 mi · 22 min · State Route 7 South
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 7 South
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Swan Creek.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
99.7 mi · 02h 01m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Swan Creek.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Swan Creek?
The road trip is about 166.3 miles (267.6 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Rarden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83 miles from Cincinnati and 83.2 miles from Swan Creek.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.75 one way or $43.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cincinnati and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Swan Creek.
Stop Ideas Near Rarden
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 Rarden.
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Maysville
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Swan Creek. Straight-line distance: 129.74 mi (208.8 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 Swan Creek
Township in Fulton County, Ohio
| Population | 8,398 |
| Coordinates | 38.5939700, -82.2020900 |
| Altitude | 169 |
| Country | United States |
End: Swan Creek (-82.20209, 38.59397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $21.75 | $43.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $24.90 | $49.80 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $28.12 | $56.23 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $25.26 | $50.53 |
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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