How far is Damascus, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Damascus, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 264.8 miles (426.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 224.7 miles (361.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Delaware County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Damascus and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Damascus and Cincinnati.
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Start on South Pricetown Road
68 m · 12 sec · South Pricetown Road
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Turn right onto Salem-Alliance Road
104 m · 8 sec · Salem-Alliance Road
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Continue on Alliance-Salem Road
954 ft · 23 sec · Alliance-Salem Road
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Continue on Alliance-Damascus Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Alliance-Damascus Road
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Continue on Alliance-Salem Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Alliance-Salem Road
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Continue on Mahoning Columbiana County Line Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Mahoning Columbiana County Line Road
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Continue on Harrisburg Westville Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Harrisburg Westville Road
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Continue on East State Street
4.4 mi · 10 min · East State Street
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Take the exit left toward US 62 West
1101 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
9.9 mi · 13 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
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Continue on Columbus Road Northeast
2374 ft · 48 sec · Columbus Road Northeast
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Continue on Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
1.1 km · 1 min · Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
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Take the exit slight right toward 30th Street Northeast, Martindale Road Northeast
748 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on 30th Street Northeast
792 ft · 24 sec · 30th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Market Avenue North
1.2 mi · 2 min · Market Avenue North
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Turn slight left onto Walnut Avenue Northeast
1.2 mi · 2 min · Walnut Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Walnut Avenue Southeast
531 ft · 12 sec · Walnut Avenue Southeast
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Turn slight left onto Cherry Avenue Southeast
2944 ft · 52 sec · Cherry Avenue Southeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West: Massillon
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Lincoln Way
22.2 mi · 28 min · West Lincoln Way
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Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus
3100 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
69.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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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 Damascus 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 South
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Damascus and Sunny near Cincinnati.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Damascus to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 264.8 miles (426.2 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?
Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 129.1 miles from Damascus and 135.7 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 224.7 miles (361.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.1 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 8:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.60 one way or $69.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Damascus and Sunny near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Berkshire
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 Berkshire.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Damascus and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 224.73 mi (361.66 km).
#1 Damascus
Census-designated place in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,733 |
| Coordinates | 40.9020000, -80.9550900 |
| Altitude | 369 |
| 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: 426 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $34.60 | $69.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $39.62 | $79.24 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $44.74 | $89.48 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $40.20 | $80.40 |
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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