How far is Danbury, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Danbury, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 225.9 miles (363.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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
225.89 mi
03h 41m
Flight
186.36 mi
299.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.36 mi
Kilometers
299.92 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.89 mi
Kilometers
363.54 km
Drive Time
03h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Mon, Jun 1, 4:29 PM EDT
Return by in Danbury
Mon, Jun 1, 8:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danbury
2026-06-01T12:47
Arrive Cincinnati
Mon, Jun 1, 4:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 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
9:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Danbury
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
Cridersville
OH

City in Auglaize County, Ohio, United States of America

From Danbury
112.8 mi
01h 50m
To Cincinnati
113.2 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph N
Destination
77°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Danbury Station Road

    117 m · 11 sec · Danbury Station Road

  2. 2

    Continue on South Danbury Road

    1946 ft · 49 sec · South Danbury Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on South Danbury Road

    46 m · 3 sec · South Danbury Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    2442 ft · 39 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Port Clinton, Toledo

    1631 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    7 mi · 8 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 53 South: Fremont

    1486 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 53 South: Fremont

    10.1 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    48 m · 2 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit right

    2431 ft · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Bypass Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Bypass Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Bypass Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Bypass Highway

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bypass Highway

    19 m · 4 sec · Bypass Highway

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Bypass Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Bypass Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hayes Avenue

    24.4 mi · 34 min · Hayes Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left

    2092 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    124.5 mi · 2 hr 15 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 Danbury 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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hayes Avenue
197 mi · 87%
SR 53 South
13.1 mi · 6%
Port Clinton
7.28 mi · 3%
Bypass Highway
3.76 mi · 2%
Vine Street
1.95 mi · 1%
South Danbury Road
0.86 mi
Longest Stretch

Hayes Avenue

Merge slight left

125 mi · 02h 15m

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.6 mi
186.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cridersville
01h 50m from Danbury
Leave By
9:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Danbury and Chance Rain Showers near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Danbury to Cincinnati?

The road trip is about 225.9 miles (363.5 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?

Cridersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.8 miles from Danbury and 113.2 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 186.3 miles (299.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 9:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.53 one way or $59.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Danbury and Chance Rain Showers near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Cridersville

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

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

RAIL

Bryan

98 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Waterloo

113 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danbury and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 186.36 mi (299.92 km).

Danbury

#1 Danbury

Township in Ottawa County, Ohio

Population5,041
Coordinates41.4992200, -82.8301900
Altitude176
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: Danbury Station Road (-82.830077, 41.498998)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.97 gal
30.17 L · about $29.53
Round trip
$59.06
15.94 gal · 60.34 L
Estimated CO2
70.8 kg one way
Round trip: 141.7 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.53 $59.06
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.81 $67.62
Premium $4.79 $38.18 $76.35
Diesel $4.30 $34.30 $68.61

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Danbury and Cincinnati. The current time is 12:47:48.

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.