How far is Dodson, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Dodson, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 73.3 miles (118 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 41m 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
73.35 mi
01h 20m
Flight
50.13 mi
80.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
50.13 mi
Kilometers
80.68 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.35 mi
Kilometers
118.04 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Sun, Apr 19, 5:39 AM EDT
Return by in Dodson
Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dodson
2026-04-19T04:19
Arrive Cincinnati
Sun, Apr 19, 5:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dodson
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 Dodson
33.7 mi
00h 40m
To Cincinnati
39.6 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kemple Street

    148 m · 23 sec · Kemple Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Dodson Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Dodson Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Dayton Greenville Pike

    2.9 mi · 3 min · South Dayton Greenville Pike

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood

    10 mi · 15 min

  6. 6

    Continue on West 1st Street

    116 m · 7 sec · West 1st Street

  7. 7

    Continue on West 1st Street

    11 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Cincinnati

    1862 ft · 47 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    46.4 mi · 55 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard

    885 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

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

    76 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue

    1628 ft · 42 sec · West Mitchell Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    60 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Vine Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Vine Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue

    2638 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street

    865 ft · 34 sec · Calhoun Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dodson 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
46.8 mi · 64%
SR 49 South
9.96 mi · 14%
South Dayton Greenville Pike
2.86 mi · 4%
Vine Street
1.95 mi · 3%
Dodson Road
0.88 mi · 1%
Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

46.4 mi · 00h 55m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
50.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 40m from Dodson
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Dodson and Sunny near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.3 miles (118 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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 33.7 miles from Dodson and 39.6 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 50.1 miles (80.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 3:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.60 one way or $19.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Dodson 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 Dodson and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 50.13 mi (80.68 km).

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#1 Dodson

City in United States of America

Population2,590
Coordinates39.8506100, -84.4432800
Altitude319
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: Kemple Street (-84.443072, 39.850918)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.59 gal
9.8 L · about $9.60
Round trip
$19.19
5.18 gal · 19.6 L
Estimated CO2
23 kg one way
Round trip: 46 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.60 $19.19
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.99 $21.97
Premium $4.79 $12.41 $24.81
Diesel $4.30 $11.15 $22.29

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dodson and Cincinnati. The current time is 04:19:21.

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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.