How far is Clayton, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Clayton, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 69.4 miles (111.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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City in Warren County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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 Talmadge Road
646 ft · 20 sec · Talmadge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Salem Street
2066 ft · 57 sec · West Salem Street
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Continue on Brookville Salem Road
2064 ft · 58 sec · Brookville Salem Road
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Turn left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood
10 mi · 15 min
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Continue on West 1st Street
116 m · 7 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
11 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
1862 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
46.4 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard
885 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Zoo
76 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue
1628 ft · 42 sec · West Mitchell Avenue
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Turn slight right
60 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Vine Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Vine Street
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
2638 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn slight right
103 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street
865 ft · 34 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.
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 75 South
Merge slight left
46.4 mi · 00h 55m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clayton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 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 69.4 miles (111.7 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Clayton and 38 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.08 one way or $18.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Franklin
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 Franklin.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clayton and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 51.51 mi (82.9 km).
#1 Clayton
Clayton is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.8631100, -84.3605000 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| 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: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $9.08 | $18.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $10.39 | $20.79 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $11.74 | $23.47 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $10.54 | $21.09 |
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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