How far is Dry Run, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Dry Run, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 13 miles (20.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10 miles (16.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
12.96 mi
00h 26m
Flight
9.99 mi
16.07 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.99 mi
Kilometers
16.07 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.96 mi
Kilometers
20.86 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Sun, Apr 19, 12:01 AM EDT
Return by in Dry Run
Sun, Apr 19, 12:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dry Run
2026-04-18T23:34
Arrive Cincinnati
Sun, Apr 19, 12:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dry Run
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Columbia
OH

Township of Ohio

From Dry Run
6.3 mi
00h 13m
To Cincinnati
6.6 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph S
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dry Run and Cincinnati.

  1. 1

    Start on Cabinet Circle

    73 m · 13 sec · Cabinet Circle

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Whitehouse Lane

    124 m · 20 sec · Whitehouse Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Blairhouse Drive

    1953 ft · 2 min · Blairhouse Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Little Dry Run Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Little Dry Run Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Hunley Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hunley Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Clough Pike

    2 mi · 4 min · Clough Pike

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Batavia Road

    1807 ft · 35 sec · Batavia Road

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 32 West, SR 125 West

    736 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Beechmont Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Beechmont Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward US 50 West: Columbia Parkway, Downtown

    705 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Columbia Parkway

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Columbia Parkway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto William Howard Taft Road

    2.6 mi · 7 min · William Howard Taft Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dry Run and Cincinnati.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
3 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
115.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbia Parkway
3.42 mi · 26%
William Howard Taft Road
2.62 mi · 20%
Clough Pike
2.04 mi · 16%
Beechmont Avenue
1.36 mi · 10%
Hunley Road
1.27 mi · 10%
Little Dry Run Road
0.67 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Columbia Parkway

Merge slight left onto Columbia Parkway

3.42 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
10 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Columbia
00h 13m from Dry Run
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Dry Run and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dry Run to Cincinnati?

The road trip is about 13 miles (20.9 km) and usually takes 00h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Columbia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Dry Run and 6.6 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 10 miles (16.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Dry Run and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Columbia

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Columbia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Westwood Town Hall
Meeting point 9.9 mi away

Westwood Town Hall

Cincinnati , OH
3017 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Rating 4.4/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 3.1 mi away

Dayton City Building

Dayton , KY
528 6th Ave, Dayton, KY 41074
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City administration
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Scenic stop 9.9 mi away

Westwood Town Center Historic District

Cincinnati , OH
Cincinnati, OH 45211, United States
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbia.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

6 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

9 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

77 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Connersville station

85 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dry Run and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 9.99 mi (16.07 km).

Dry Run

#1 Dry Run

Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio

Population7,281
Coordinates39.1042300, -84.3304900
Altitude266
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: Cabinet Circle (-84.329119, 39.103691)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.73 L · about $1.70
Round trip
$3.41
0.92 gal · 3.46 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $1.70 $3.41
Mid-grade $4.24 $1.95 $3.90
Premium $4.79 $2.20 $4.41
Diesel $4.30 $1.98 $3.96

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 Dry Run and Cincinnati. The current time is 23:34:18.

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.