How far is Cincinnati, OH from West Alexandria, OH?

The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to West Alexandria, OH is about 46.6 miles (75 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
46.6 mi
01h 20m
Flight
42.67 mi
68.67 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.67 mi
Kilometers
68.67 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.6 mi
Kilometers
74.99 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Alexandria
Sat, Apr 18, 1:49 AM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 3:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-18T00:29
Arrive West Alexandria
Sat, Apr 18, 1:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cincinnati
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
New Miami
OH

City in Butler County, Ohio, United States of America

From Cincinnati
23.3 mi
00h 40m
To West Alexandria
23.3 mi
00h 40m

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
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and West Alexandria.

  1. 1

    Start on Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 21 sec · Ohio Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Calhoun Street

    1728 ft · 57 sec · Calhoun Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Clifton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Spring Grove Avenue

    1032 ft · 28 sec · Spring Grove Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Winton Road

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Winton Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward SR 126 West: Ronald Reagan Highway

    1454 ft · 36 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Hamilton Avenue, North College Hill, Mount Healthy

    1687 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue

    5.9 mi · 10 min · Hamilton Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Pleasant Avenue

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Pleasant Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Central Avenue

    2453 ft · 45 sec · Central Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Riverside Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Riverside Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on Hamilton Eaton Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Eaton Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto West Elkton Gifford Road

    11.9 mi · 21 min · West Elkton Gifford Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Adda Doty Street

    1324 ft · 26 sec · South Adda Doty Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Ada Doty Street

    7 mi · 12 min · Ada Doty Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Elkton Gifford Road
11.9 mi · 26%
Ada Doty Street
6.96 mi · 15%
Hamilton Avenue
5.91 mi · 13%
Pleasant Avenue
5.31 mi · 11%
Winton Road
3.85 mi · 8%
Hamilton Eaton Road
2.88 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

West Elkton Gifford Road

Turn slight right onto West Elkton Gifford Road

11.9 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
42.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Miami
00h 40m from Cincinnati
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cincinnati and Showers And Thunderstorms near West Alexandria.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to West Alexandria?

The road trip is about 46.6 miles (75 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

New Miami is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Cincinnati and 23.3 miles from West Alexandria.

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

The direct path is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.08 one way or $12.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 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 near West Alexandria.

Stop Ideas Near New Miami

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around New Miami and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center

Middletown , OH
800 Lafayette Ave, Middletown, OH 45044
Rating 4.3/5 11 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.8 mi away

Trenton Utility Department

Trenton , OH
11 E State St, Trenton, OH 45067
Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Miami.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

36 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

37 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

56 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

109 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and West Alexandria. Straight-line distance: 42.67 mi (68.67 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
West Alexandria

#2 West Alexandria

City in Preble County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,323
Coordinates39.7445000, -84.5321700
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: West Alexandria (-84.53217, 39.7445)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.22 L · about $6.08
Round trip
$12.15
3.28 gal · 12.44 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.08 $12.15
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.96 $13.91
Premium $4.79 $7.86 $15.71
Diesel $4.30 $7.06 $14.12

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 West Alexandria. The current time is 00:29:16.

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.