How far is Drexel, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Drexel, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
56.27 mi
01h 03m
Flight
44.48 mi
71.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.48 mi
Kilometers
71.59 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.27 mi
Kilometers
90.56 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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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 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 PM EDT
Return by in Drexel
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Drexel
2026-04-22T22:29
Arrive Cincinnati
Wed, Apr 22, 11:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Drexel
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
Lemon
OH

Township of Ohio

From Drexel
27.1 mi
00h 31m
To Cincinnati
29.1 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
57°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 3rd Street

    547 ft · 11 sec · West 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto C.J Mclin Jr. Expressway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · C.J Mclin Jr. Expressway

  3. 3

    Continue on C.J. Mclin Jr. Expressway

    1.5 km · 1 min · C.J. Mclin Jr. Expressway

  4. 4

    Continue on C.J. Mclin Jr Expressway

    1693 ft · 22 sec · C.J. Mclin Jr Expressway

  5. 5

    Continue on C.J. Mclin Jr. Expressway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · C.J. Mclin Jr. Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75, SR 4 North: Toledo, Cincinnati

    1840 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati

    1639 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    45.3 mi · 54 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 Drexel 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
45.9 mi · 81%
C.J. Mclin Jr. Expressway
3.14 mi · 6%
Vine Street
1.95 mi · 3%
C.J Mclin Jr. Expressway
1.12 mi · 2%
Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi · 1%
I 75
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

45.3 mi · 00h 54m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
44.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lemon
00h 31m from Drexel
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Drexel 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 Drexel to Cincinnati?

The road trip is about 56.3 miles (90.6 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Lemon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Drexel and 29.1 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 44.5 miles (71.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.37 one way or $14.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Drexel and Mostly Clear near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Lemon

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

45 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

46 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

70 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

105 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Drexel and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 44.48 mi (71.59 km).

Drexel

#1 Drexel

Census-designated place in Montgomery County, Ohio

Population2,076
Coordinates39.7464500, -84.2866100
Altitude290
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: West 3rd Street (-84.28661, 39.746476)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 91 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.99 gal
7.52 L · about $7.37
Round trip
$14.75
3.98 gal · 15.04 L
Estimated CO2
17.7 kg one way
Round trip: 35.4 kg / 78 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.37 $14.75
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.44 $16.88
Premium $4.79 $9.53 $19.06
Diesel $4.30 $8.56 $17.13

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Drexel and Cincinnati. The current time is 22:29:10.

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.