How far is Dudley, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Dudley, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 206.4 miles (332.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 165.3 miles (266 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 35m 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 17m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dudley and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dudley and Cincinnati.
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Start on the route
145 m · 35 sec
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Turn right onto Town Highway 326
141 m · 21 sec · Town Highway 326
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Turn left onto Pine Lake Road
71 m · 17 sec · Pine Lake Road
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Turn sharp right onto Hunkadora Road
1790 ft · 1 min · Hunkadora Road
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Turn left onto Marietta Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Marietta Road
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Turn left onto McConnelsville Road
1942 ft · 40 sec · McConnelsville Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 77 North
837 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Columbus
2994 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
70.3 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South
1869 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10.9 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
1415 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati
1699 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati
2411 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
97.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min · South Freeway
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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 Dudley 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.
South Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
97.4 mi · 01h 49m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Dudley and Sunny near Cincinnati.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dudley to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 206.4 miles (332.2 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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?
Obetz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103 miles from Dudley and 103.4 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 165.3 miles (266 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 10:24 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.01 one way or $54.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Dudley and Sunny near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Obetz
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 Obetz.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dudley and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 165.25 mi (265.95 km).
#1 Dudley
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,386 |
| Coordinates | 39.7006300, -81.5087300 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| 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: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $27.01 | $54.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $30.92 | $61.85 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $34.92 | $69.84 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $31.38 | $62.75 |
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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