How far is Delaware, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Delaware, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Fayette County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Delaware and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delaware and Cincinnati.
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Start on West William Street
1260 ft · 22 sec · West William Street
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Take the exit right toward US 23 South, US 42 South
1331 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Columbus Pike
1 mi · 1 min · Columbus Pike
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Keep slight left to continue on Columbus Pike
1.9 mi · 3 min · Columbus Pike
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Turn right onto Olentangy River Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Olentangy River Road
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Turn slight right
95 m · 6 sec
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Turn left
99 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto Olentangy River Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Olentangy River Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Olentangy River Road
39 m · 2 sec · Olentangy River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Olentangy River Road
3.9 mi · 7 min · Olentangy River Road
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Continue on Olentangy Freeway
10.9 mi · 14 min · Olentangy Freeway
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Continue on West Innerbelt
103.6 mi · 1 hr 57 min · West Innerbelt
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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 Delaware and Cincinnati.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Innerbelt
Continue on West Innerbelt
104 mi · 01h 57m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Delaware 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 Delaware to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.7 miles from Delaware and 71.6 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 111.7 miles (179.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.7 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 2:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.82 one way or $35.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Delaware and Mostly Clear near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Jeffersonville
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 Jeffersonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Delaware and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 111.64 mi (179.66 km).
#1 Delaware
The county seat of Delaware County, Ohio.
| Population | 42,607 |
| Coordinates | 40.2986700, -83.0679700 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| 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: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $20.40 | $40.81 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $23.04 | $46.08 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $20.70 | $41.40 |
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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