How far is Continental, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Continental, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137 miles (220.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 26m 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
154.57 mi
02h 43m
Flight
136.96 mi
220.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.96 mi
Kilometers
220.42 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.57 mi
Kilometers
248.75 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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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 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM EDT
Return by in Continental
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Continental
2026-04-22T22:47
Arrive Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Continental
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
Piqua
OH

City in Ohio

From Continental
77.7 mi
01h 21m
To Cincinnati
76.8 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
57°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Rice Street

    25 m · 6 sec · West Rice Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2650 ft · 58 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Benton Street

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Benton Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    10.2 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto North Elm Street

    13.5 mi · 18 min · North Elm Street

  6. 6

    Continue on North Perrysburg Road

    816 ft · 14 sec · North Perrysburg Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Ottawa Road - South Perrysburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Ottawa Road - South Perrysburg Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North West Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North West Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    145 m · 10 sec · West Grand Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Elizabeth Street

    2531 ft · 47 sec · North Elizabeth Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Wayne Street

    84 m · 10 sec · West Wayne Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North West Street

    2451 ft · 49 sec · North West Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Elm Street

    1529 ft · 31 sec · West Elm Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South Metcalf Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Metcalf Street

  15. 15

    Continue on South Dixie Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Dixie Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West Breese Road

    1135 ft · 36 sec · West Breese Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Dayton

    1279 ft · 31 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    65.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    47.8 mi · 57 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard

    885 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

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

    76 m · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue

    1628 ft · 42 sec · West Mitchell Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    60 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Vine Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Vine Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue

    2638 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 8 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street

    865 ft · 34 sec · Calhoun Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
113 mi · 73%
North Elm Street
13.5 mi · 9%
North West Street
3.68 mi · 2%
Benton Street
3.29 mi · 2%
Ottawa Road - South Perrysburg Road
2.5 mi · 2%
South Dixie Highway
2.13 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

65.5 mi · 01h 12m

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
02h 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.5 mi
137 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piqua
01h 21m from Continental
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Continental 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 Continental to Cincinnati?

The road trip is about 154.5 miles (248.7 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Piqua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.7 miles from Continental and 76.8 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 137 miles (220.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.23 one way or $40.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Continental and Mostly Clear near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Piqua

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Piqua and the surrounding midpoint area.
B & D Pizza & Subs
Food stop 14.8 mi away

B & D Pizza & Subs

Gettysburg , OH
130 E Main St, Gettysburg, OH 45328, United States
Rating 4.8/5 38 reviews Pizza restaurant,Italian restaurant
Tecumseh Trail Gettysburg, OH
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

Tecumseh Trail Gettysburg, OH

Bradford , OH
Ohio to Indiana Trail, Bradford, OH 45308, United States
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Tourist attraction,Museum
Tipp City Hall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Tipp City Hall

Tipp City , OH
260 S Garber Dr, Tipp City, OH 45371
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City Hall
Lazy R Campground
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

Lazy R Campground

Bradford , OH
8714 Old US Rte 36, Bradford, OH 45308, United States
Rating 4.3/5 66 reviews Campground

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Piqua.

RAIL

Connersville station

94 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

108 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

117 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

119 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Continental and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 136.96 mi (220.42 km).

Continental

#1 Continental

Airline in the United States

Population1,085
Coordinates41.1003300, -84.2663400
Altitude220
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 Rice Street (-84.26634, 41.100199)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.46 gal
20.65 L · about $20.23
Round trip
$40.46
10.92 gal · 41.3 L
Estimated CO2
48.5 kg one way
Round trip: 97 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.23 $40.46
Mid-grade $4.24 $23.16 $46.32
Premium $4.79 $26.15 $52.31
Diesel $4.30 $23.50 $47.00

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Continental and Cincinnati. The current time is 22:47:11.

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.