How far is Delta, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Delta, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 00m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 30m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Delta and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Delta and Cincinnati.
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Start on Pelton Drive
24 m · 5 sec · Pelton Drive
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Turn right onto Main Street
115 m · 13 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto South Madison Street
2 mi · 4 min · South Madison Street
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Keep slight right
157 m · 10 sec
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Keep slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right
1187 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
5.1 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Maple Street
148 m · 17 sec · East Maple Street
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Turn left onto South Damascus Street
2.6 mi · 6 min · South Damascus Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left
26.8 mi · 44 min
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Turn slight right onto North Perry Street
2522 ft · 49 sec · North Perry Street
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Turn straight onto North Elm Street
13.5 mi · 18 min · North Elm Street
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Continue on North Perrysburg Road
816 ft · 14 sec · North Perrysburg Road
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Continue on Ottawa Road - South Perrysburg Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Ottawa Road - South Perrysburg Road
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Continue on North West Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · North West Street
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Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
145 m · 10 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto North Elizabeth Street
2531 ft · 47 sec · North Elizabeth Street
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Turn right onto West Wayne Street
84 m · 10 sec · West Wayne Street
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Turn left onto North West Street
2451 ft · 49 sec · North West Street
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Turn right onto West Elm Street
1529 ft · 31 sec · West Elm Street
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Turn left onto South Metcalf Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Metcalf Street
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Continue on South Dixie Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto West Breese Road
1135 ft · 36 sec · West Breese Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Dayton
1279 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
65.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Merge slight left
47.8 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard
885 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Zoo
76 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue
1628 ft · 42 sec · West Mitchell Avenue
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Turn slight right
60 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Vine Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Vine Street
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
2638 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn slight right
103 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street
865 ft · 34 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 Delta 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 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.
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.
Sunny leaving Delta and Sunny near Cincinnati.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Delta to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km) and usually takes 03h 30m 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?
Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from Delta and 94.3 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 171.1 miles (275.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 10:00 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.27 one way or $48.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Delta and Sunny near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Sidney
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 Sidney.
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Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Delta and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 171.15 mi (275.44 km).
#1 Delta
City in Fulton County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,085 |
| Coordinates | 41.5736600, -84.0052200 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| 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: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $24.27 | $48.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $27.79 | $55.57 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $31.37 | $62.75 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $28.19 | $56.38 |
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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