How far is Cincinnati, OH from Worthington, OH?

The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Worthington, OH is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.64 mi
02h 24m
Flight
103.92 mi
167.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.92 mi
Kilometers
167.24 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.64 mi
Kilometers
189.33 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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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 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Worthington
Thu, Apr 23, 7:30 AM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 9:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-23T05:06
Arrive Worthington
Thu, Apr 23, 7:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:24 AM to 12:24 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:42 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
Bowersville
OH

Place in Ohio, USA

From Cincinnati
58.8 mi
01h 12m
To Worthington
58.9 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.3 km · 2 min · East McMillan Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    28.8 mi · 35 min · Northeast Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    157 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Middleboro Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road

    103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    69.2 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  13. 13

    Continue on West Innerbelt

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Innerbelt

  14. 14

    Continue on Olentangy Freeway

    8.5 mi · 10 min · Olentangy Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 161: Worthington

    1403 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Dublin Granville Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Dublin Granville Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North High Street

    1551 ft · 56 sec · North High Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North High Street

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
69.5 mi · 59%
Northeast Expressway
28.8 mi · 24%
Olentangy Freeway
8.48 mi · 7%
Middleboro Road
1.94 mi · 2%
West Innerbelt
1.43 mi · 1%
East McMillan Street
1.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

69.2 mi · 01h 15m

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
02h 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
103.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowersville
01h 12m from Cincinnati
Leave By
1:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Sunny near Worthington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.6 miles (189.3 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Bowersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Cincinnati and 58.9 miles from Worthington.

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

The direct path is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 1:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.38 one way or $30.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cincinnati and Sunny near Worthington.

Stop Ideas Near Bowersville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bowersville, 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 Bowersville.

BUS

Columbus, OH

75 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

85 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

88 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

103 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Worthington. Straight-line distance: 103.92 mi (167.24 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
Worthington

#2 Worthington

City in and county seat of Nobles County, Minnesota, United States

Population14,760
Coordinates40.0931200, -83.0179600
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: Worthington (-83.01796, 40.09312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.15 gal
15.71 L · about $15.38
Round trip
$30.75
8.3 gal · 31.42 L
Estimated CO2
36.9 kg one way
Round trip: 73.8 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.38 $30.75
Mid-grade $4.24 $17.60 $35.21
Premium $4.79 $19.88 $39.76
Diesel $4.30 $17.86 $35.72

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cincinnati and Worthington. The current time is 05:06:17.

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.