How far is Clinton, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Clinton, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 229.7 miles (369.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 196.8 miles (316.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Cincinnati.
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Start on Water Street
73 m · 16 sec · Water Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
878 ft · 33 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hickory Street
2697 ft · 1 min · Hickory Street
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Continue on North 2nd Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · North 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Canal Fulton Road Northwest
1239 ft · 30 sec · Canal Fulton Road Northwest
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Continue on Warwick Road
6.2 mi · 9 min · Warwick Road
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Merge slight right onto Akron Road
984 ft · 24 sec · Akron Road
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Turn sharp right onto Wadsworth Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wadsworth Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Easton Road
57 m · 4 sec · East Easton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Easton Road
15.3 mi · 21 min · East Easton Road
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Continue on East Oak Street
2574 ft · 51 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn right onto West Salem Road
838 ft · 17 sec · West Salem Road
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Continue on Congress Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Congress Road
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Continue on Congress Road
1 mi · 2 min · Congress Road
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Take the ramp left
1335 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway
88.6 mi · 1 hr 36 min · Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway
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Continue on East Innerbelt
1.1 km · 56 sec · East Innerbelt
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Continue on I 71
1.3 mi · 2 min · I 71
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Keep slight right
103 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive
787 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road
1.1 km · 2 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 Clinton 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 71
Keep slight right
103 mi · 01h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clinton and Mostly Clear near Cincinnati.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 229.7 miles (369.6 km) and usually takes 03h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Riverlea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.7 miles from Clinton and 118 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 196.8 miles (316.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.01 one way or $60.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 72 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clinton and Mostly Clear near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Riverlea
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 Riverlea.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 196.81 mi (316.74 km).
#1 Clinton
Town in Summit County, Ohio
| Population | 1,214 |
| Coordinates | 40.9267200, -81.6304000 |
| 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: 370 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $30.01 | $60.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $34.36 | $68.72 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $38.80 | $77.60 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $34.86 | $69.72 |
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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