How far is Crystal Lakes, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Crystal Lakes, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 68 miles (109.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
67.95 mi
01h 16m
Flight
58.73 mi
94.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
58.73 mi
Kilometers
94.51 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.95 mi
Kilometers
109.36 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM EDT
Return by in Crystal Lakes
Thu, Apr 23, 6:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Crystal Lakes
2026-04-23T03:28
Arrive Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 4:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Crystal Lakes
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
Franklin
OH

City in Warren County, Ohio, United States

From Crystal Lakes
34.5 mi
00h 38m
To Cincinnati
33.4 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Crystal Lakes and Cincinnati.

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Road

    48 m · 14 sec · Oak Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Lake Shore Drive

    744 ft · 35 sec · Lake Shore Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Kennedy Road

    1420 ft · 1 min · Kennedy Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Lake Road

    584 ft · 15 sec · North Lake Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Schiller Road

    2675 ft · 52 sec · Schiller Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Medway-New Carlisle Road

    1183 ft · 22 sec · Medway-New Carlisle Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Sycamore Street

    1579 ft · 30 sec · Sycamore Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Spangler Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Spangler Road

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    25.5 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    35.8 mi · 43 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard

    885 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

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

    76 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue

    1628 ft · 42 sec · West Mitchell Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    60 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Vine Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Vine Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue

    2638 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street

    865 ft · 34 sec · Calhoun Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Crystal Lakes 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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
37.1 mi · 55%
Spangler Road
27.1 mi · 40%
Vine Street
1.95 mi · 3%
Schiller Road
0.51 mi · 1%
Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi · 1%
West Mitchell Avenue
0.31 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

35.8 mi · 00h 43m

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
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
58.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 38m from Crystal Lakes
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Crystal Lakes and Sunny near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Crystal Lakes to Cincinnati?

The road trip is about 68 miles (109.4 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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 34.5 miles from Crystal Lakes and 33.4 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 58.7 miles (94.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 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 $8.89 one way or $17.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Crystal Lakes and Sunny near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

53 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

55 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

72 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

111 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Crystal Lakes and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 58.73 mi (94.51 km).

Crystal Lakes

#1 Crystal Lakes

City in Ray County, Missouri, United States

Population1,483
Coordinates39.8892300, -84.0266000
Altitude259
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: Oak Road (-84.026598, 39.889328)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.4 gal
9.08 L · about $8.89
Round trip
$17.78
4.8 gal · 18.16 L
Estimated CO2
21.3 kg one way
Round trip: 42.7 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.89 $17.78
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.18 $20.36
Premium $4.79 $11.50 $22.99
Diesel $4.30 $10.33 $20.66

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 Crystal Lakes and Cincinnati. The current time is 03:28:08.

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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.