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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.61 mi
01h 32m
Flight
52.29 mi
84.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.29 mi
Kilometers
84.16 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.61 mi
Kilometers
107.2 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Thu, May 14, 2:14 AM EDT
Return by in Clayton
Thu, May 14, 3:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clayton
2026-05-14T00:42
Arrive Cincinnati
Thu, May 14, 2:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clayton
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
Bethel
OH

Village in Clermont County, Ohio, USA

From Clayton
32.1 mi
00h 46m
To Cincinnati
34.5 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Clayton Pike

    118 m · 18 sec · Clayton Pike

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ebenezer Road

    126 m · 18 sec · Ebenezer Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on Ebenezer Road

    1.4 mi · 6 min · Ebenezer Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Suck Run Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Suck Run Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Turn left

    4.6 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Turn left

    1599 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    6 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto East State Street

    2 mi · 3 min · East State Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Sunset Boulevard

    13.4 mi · 22 min · Sunset Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on State Route 125

    4.7 mi · 7 min · State Route 125

  12. 12

    Continue on East Ohio Pike

    2.1 mi · 3 min · East Ohio Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West Ohio Pike

    4.4 mi · 7 min · West Ohio Pike

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 South: Kentucky

    1517 ft · 38 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · Circle Freeway

  17. 17

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 471 North: Newport, Cincinnati

    2251 ft · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1259 ft · 20 sec · Northeast Expressway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight left toward US 42 North: Reading Road, Eden Park Drive

    868 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on US 42 North: Reading Road

    159 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Reading Road

    1 km · 2 min · Reading Road

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Burnet Avenue

    862 ft · 33 sec · Burnet Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto William Howard Taft Road

    2799 ft · 1 min · William Howard Taft Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  28. 28

    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.

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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Sunset Boulevard
13.4 mi · 20%
Circle Freeway
7.52 mi · 11%
I 471 North
5.86 mi · 9%
State Route 125
4.72 mi · 7%
West Ohio Pike
4.43 mi · 7%
East Ohio Pike
2.15 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.3 mi
52.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bethel
00h 46m from Clayton
Leave By
3:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

40 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

42 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

44 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

100 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clayton and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 52.29 mi (84.16 km).

Clayton

#1 Clayton

City in Ohio, United States

Population1,574
Coordinates38.7436800, -83.6754700
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Cincinnati

#2 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
Start: Clayton Pike (-83.675591, 38.743581)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.35 gal
8.9 L · about $8.71
Round trip
$17.41
4.7 gal · 17.8 L
Estimated CO2
20.9 kg one way
Round trip: 41.8 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Clayton and Cincinnati. The current time is 00:42:07.

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.