How far is Clyde, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Clyde, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 214.2 miles (344.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 170.9 miles (275.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
214.19 mi
03h 29m
Flight
170.94 mi
275.1 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
170.94 mi
Kilometers
275.1 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.19 mi
Kilometers
344.71 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Wed, Apr 22, 10:52 PM EDT
Return by in Clyde
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clyde
2026-04-22T19:22
Arrive Cincinnati
Wed, Apr 22, 10:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clyde
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Botkins
OH

Town

From Clyde
99.4 mi
01h 44m
To Cincinnati
114.9 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Clyde and Cincinnati.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clyde and Cincinnati.

  1. 1

    Start on West Forest Street

    22 m · 8 sec · West Forest Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Main Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Portland Road

    14.1 mi · 24 min · Portland Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto East Perry Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Perry Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Wentz Street

    819 ft · 16 sec · Wentz Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto West Market Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Market Street

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    46 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    15.4 mi · 24 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Blanchard Street

    152 m · 14 sec · North Blanchard Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Central Parkway

    2468 ft · 1 min · Central Parkway

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto East Main Cross Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · East Main Cross Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit left

    1224 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    102.9 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    47.8 mi · 57 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard

    885 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Zoo

    76 m · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue

    1628 ft · 42 sec · West Mitchell Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn slight right

    60 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Vine Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Vine Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue

    2638 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 8 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street

    865 ft · 34 sec · Calhoun Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clyde and Cincinnati.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Cross Street
152 mi · 71%
West Market Street
23.5 mi · 11%
Portland Road
14.1 mi · 7%
Vine Street
1.95 mi · 1%
South Main Highway
1.93 mi · 1%
East Perry Street
1.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Main Cross Street

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.3 mi
170.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Botkins
01h 44m from Clyde
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Clyde and 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 Clyde to Cincinnati?

The road trip is about 214.2 miles (344.7 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Botkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.4 miles from Clyde and 114.9 miles from Cincinnati.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 170.9 miles (275.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.01 one way or $56.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Clyde and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Botkins

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

115 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Bryan

117 mi away
Page and Lynn Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clyde and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 170.94 mi (275.1 km).

Clyde

#1 Clyde

City

Population6,172
Coordinates41.3042200, -82.9751900
Altitude212
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: West Forest Street (-82.97511, 41.304089)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 345 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.56 gal
28.61 L · about $28.01
Round trip
$56.02
15.12 gal · 57.22 L
Estimated CO2
67.2 kg one way
Round trip: 134.4 kg / 296 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.01 $56.02
Mid-grade $4.24 $32.07 $64.14
Premium $4.79 $36.21 $72.42
Diesel $4.30 $32.54 $65.08

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Clyde and Cincinnati. The current time is 19:22:53.

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.