How far is Clayton, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Clayton, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Clermont County, Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clayton and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clayton and Cincinnati.
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Start on Clayton Pike
118 m · 18 sec · Clayton Pike
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Turn right onto Ebenezer Road
126 m · 18 sec · Ebenezer Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Ebenezer Road
1.4 mi · 6 min · Ebenezer Road
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Turn left onto Suck Run Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Suck Run Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
4.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn left
4.6 mi · 8 min
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Turn left
1599 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right
6 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto East State Street
2 mi · 3 min · East State Street
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Continue on Sunset Boulevard
13.4 mi · 22 min · Sunset Boulevard
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Continue on State Route 125
4.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 125
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Continue on East Ohio Pike
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Ohio Pike
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Continue on East Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West Ohio Pike
4.4 mi · 7 min · West Ohio Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 South: Kentucky
1517 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
7.5 mi · 9 min · Circle Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 471 North: Newport, Cincinnati
2251 ft · 55 sec
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
1259 ft · 20 sec · Northeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 42 North: Reading Road, Eden Park Drive
868 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 42 North: Reading Road
159 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Reading Road
1 km · 2 min · Reading Road
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Turn straight onto Burnet Avenue
862 ft · 33 sec · Burnet Avenue
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Turn left onto William Howard Taft Road
2799 ft · 1 min · William Howard Taft Road
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Continue on Calhoun Street
995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street
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Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clayton and Cincinnati.
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.
Sunset Boulevard
Continue on Sunset Boulevard
13.4 mi · 00h 22m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Clayton and Sunny near Cincinnati.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clayton to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 66.6 miles (107.2 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Bethel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.1 miles from Clayton and 34.5 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clayton and Sunny near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Bethel
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 Bethel.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clayton and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 52.29 mi (84.16 km).
#1 Clayton
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,574 |
| Coordinates | 38.7436800, -83.6754700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $8.71 | $17.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $9.97 | $19.94 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $11.26 | $22.51 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $10.11 | $20.23 |
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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