How far is Cincinnati, OH from Waterford, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Waterford, OH is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m 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 13m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Waterford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Waterford.
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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
63.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
634 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 East
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
11.2 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, Wheeling
1011 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Wheeling
2290 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
45.5 mi · 49 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 60 South, SR 146 East: Seventh Street
706 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight left onto Elberon Avenue
692 ft · 16 sec · Elberon Avenue
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Turn right onto Underwood Street
1556 ft · 30 sec · Underwood Street
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Continue on 9th Street
1333 ft · 25 sec · 9th Street
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Continue on Wayne Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Wayne Avenue
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Continue on South River Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · South River Road
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Continue on Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on South River Road
16.6 mi · 24 min · South River Road
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Continue on West Riverside Drive
2696 ft · 46 sec · West Riverside Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Riverside Drive
29 m · 2 sec · West Riverside Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto West Riverside Drive
1780 ft · 32 sec · West Riverside Drive
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Continue on West Main Street
1124 ft · 21 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2781 ft · 49 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Marietta Road
14.8 mi · 22 min · Marietta Road
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Continue on 5th Street
760 ft · 19 sec · 5th Street
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Turn right onto Ferry Street
1838 ft · 43 sec · Ferry Street
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Turn left onto Sunset Lane
65 m · 12 sec · Sunset Lane
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Turn right onto Main Street
55 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn left
73 m · 17 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Waterford.
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
63.2 mi · 01h 08m
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 Sunny near Waterford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Waterford?
The road trip is about 202.6 miles (326.1 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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?
Urbancrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.2 miles from Cincinnati and 101.4 miles from Waterford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.3 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 8:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.49 one way or $52.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cincinnati and Sunny near Waterford.
Stop Ideas Near Urbancrest
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Waterford. Straight-line distance: 156.27 mi (251.49 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 Waterford
Township in Washington County, Ohio
| Population | 3,642 |
| Coordinates | 39.5423000, -81.6398500 |
| Altitude | 198 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waterford (-81.63985, 39.5423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 326 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 31m |
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 | $26.49 | $52.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $30.33 | $60.66 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $34.25 | $68.50 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $30.77 | $61.55 |
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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