How far is Cincinnati, OH from Vernon, OH?

The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Vernon, OH is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.59 mi
03h 06m
Flight
104.77 mi
168.61 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.77 mi
Kilometers
168.61 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.59 mi
Kilometers
227.86 km
Drive Time
03h 06m

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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 03h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Vernon
Sat, Apr 18, 3:46 AM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 6:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-18T00:40
Arrive Vernon
Sat, Apr 18, 3:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cincinnati
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Peebles
OH

Village in Adams County, Ohio, United States of America

From Cincinnati
70.7 mi
01h 33m
To Vernon
70.8 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on East McMillan Street

    1997 ft · 1 min · East McMillan Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Maplewood Avenue

    559 ft · 24 sec · Maplewood Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Kinsey Avenue

    845 ft · 31 sec · Kinsey Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Reading Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Reading Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 471 South: Newport

    1310 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 275 East: Columbus, Ohio

    2463 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Circle Freeway

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Circle Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard, Batavia

    1718 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 32 West: Eastgate Boulevard, Newtown

    799 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    75 mi · 1 hr 32 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit right

    1301 ft · 36 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    10.5 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 South: Ironton

    1.1 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

    16.5 mi · 18 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.1 km · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Wheelersburg

    1525 ft · 40 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Center Street

    718 ft · 19 sec · Center Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Ohio River Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ohio River Road

  23. 23

    Turn left

    11.5 mi · 20 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Buckhorn-Superior Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · South Buckhorn-Superior Road

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
85.7 mi · 61%
Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
17.2 mi · 12%
Circle Freeway
9.54 mi · 7%
I 471 South
5.59 mi · 4%
South Buckhorn-Superior Road
2.22 mi · 2%
Ronald Reagan Highway
1.63 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

75 mi · 01h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 06m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
104.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Peebles
01h 33m from Cincinnati
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cincinnati and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Vernon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.6 miles (227.9 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?

Peebles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.7 miles from Cincinnati and 70.8 miles from Vernon.

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

The direct path is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.53 one way or $37.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 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 Vernon.

Stop Ideas Near Peebles

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Peebles, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Peebles.

RAIL

Maysville

46 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

46 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

84 mi away
99 15th Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

97 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Vernon. Straight-line distance: 104.77 mi (168.61 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
Vernon

#2 Vernon

Township of Ohio

Population1,460
Coordinates38.7117500, -82.6398900
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: Vernon (-82.63989, 38.71175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5 gal
18.91 L · about $18.53
Round trip
$37.05
10 gal · 37.82 L
Estimated CO2
44.4 kg one way
Round trip: 88.9 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $18.53 $37.05
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.21 $42.42
Premium $4.79 $23.95 $47.90
Diesel $4.30 $21.52 $43.04

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cincinnati and Vernon. The current time is 00:40:08.

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.