How far is Cincinnati, OH from Washington Court House, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Washington Court House, OH is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Warren County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Washington Court House.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Washington Court House.
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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
28 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 435: Washington Court House
1552 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Old United States Highway 35
2586 ft · 37 sec · Old United States Highway 35
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Take the exit slight right toward US 35 East: Washington Court House
2447 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
9.2 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22, US 62, SR 3: Washinton CH, Hillsboro
1156 ft · 34 sec
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Turn left
1137 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Leesburg Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Leesburg Avenue
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Continue on West Court Street
2035 ft · 37 sec · West Court Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Washington Court House.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Northeast Expressway
Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
28.8 mi · 00h 35m
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.
Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Sunny near Washington Court House.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Washington Court House?
The road trip is about 77.5 miles (124.7 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Harveysburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.7 miles from Cincinnati and 38.8 miles from Washington Court House.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.11 one way or $20.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cincinnati and Sunny near Washington Court House.
Stop Ideas Near Harveysburg
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 Harveysburg.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Maysville
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Washington Court House. Straight-line distance: 64.05 mi (103.08 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 Washington Court House
City in and county seat of Fayette County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 14,193 |
| Coordinates | 39.5364500, -83.4390800 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: Washington Court House (-83.43908, 39.53645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 125 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.11 | $20.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $11.58 | $23.16 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $13.08 | $26.15 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $11.75 | $23.50 |
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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