How far is Cleves, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Cleves, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cleves and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cleves and Cincinnati.
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Start on South Miami Avenue
61 m · 12 sec · South Miami Avenue
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Turn left onto West State Road
99 m · 10 sec · West State Road
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Turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Hamilton Cleves Pike
4.9 mi · 9 min · Hamilton Cleves Pike
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Take the ramp right toward I 74 East, I 275 North, US 52 East: Cincinnati
1513 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Circle Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Expressway
10 mi · 12 min · Northwest Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, US 27 South, US 127 South, US 52 East: Lexington
2286 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
1824 ft · 28 sec · Mill Creek Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 27 South, US 127 South, US 52 East: Hopple Street
1666 ft · 48 sec
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Continue on Hopple Street
1140 ft · 32 sec · Hopple Street
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Continue on West Martin Luther King Junior Drive
1.3 km · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Drive
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Turn right onto Clifton Avenue
2726 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West McMillan Avenue
1724 ft · 57 sec · West McMillan Avenue
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Turn right onto Ohio Avenue
30 m · 3 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 Cleves 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.
Northwest Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Northwest Expressway
9.99 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cleves to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Dent is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Cleves and 8 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.8 miles (20.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Dent
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Cincinnati City Hall
Dayton City Building
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dent.
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cleves and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 12.81 mi (20.61 km).
#1 Cleves
Human settlement
| Population | 3,363 |
| Coordinates | 39.1617200, -84.7491200 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.71 | $5.43 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.07 | $6.13 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
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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