How far is East Union, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from East Union, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 210 miles (338 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
210.03 mi
03h 16m
Flight
171.91 mi
276.67 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
171.91 mi
Kilometers
276.67 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
210.03 mi
Kilometers
338.01 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 03h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Sun, Apr 19, 8:17 AM EDT
Return by in East Union
Sun, Apr 19, 11:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Union
2026-04-19T05:00
Arrive Cincinnati
Sun, Apr 19, 8:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Union
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Obetz
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From East Union
105.4 mi
01h 38m
To Cincinnati
104.6 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 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 East Union and Cincinnati.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Union and Cincinnati.

  1. 1

    Start on Doshie Road

    64 m · 11 sec · Doshie Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Woodsfield Road

    8 mi · 12 min · Woodsfield Road

  3. 3

    Continue on McConnelsville Road

    1942 ft · 40 sec · McConnelsville Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 77 North

    837 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Columbus

    2994 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    70.3 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    1699 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    2411 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    97.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min · South Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive

    787 ft · 19 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road

    1.3 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Union 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
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Freeway
97.4 mi · 46%
I 70 West
70.8 mi · 34%
I 77 North
19.1 mi · 9%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10.9 mi · 5%
Woodsfield Road
8.01 mi · 4%
I 270 South
1.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.1 mi
171.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Obetz
01h 38m from East Union
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving East Union and Sunny near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Union to Cincinnati?

The road trip is about 210 miles (338 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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 105.4 miles from East Union and 104.6 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 171.9 miles (276.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.1 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 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.45 one way or $54.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around East Union and Sunny near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Obetz

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

10 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Union and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 171.91 mi (276.67 km).

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#1 East Union

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

Population6,978
Coordinates39.7678500, -81.4006700
Altitude234
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: Doshie Road (-81.400652, 39.767819)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 338 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.41 gal
28.05 L · about $27.45
Round trip
$54.91
14.82 gal · 56.1 L
Estimated CO2
65.9 kg one way
Round trip: 131.7 kg / 290 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $27.45 $54.91
Mid-grade $4.24 $31.43 $62.87
Premium $4.79 $35.49 $70.99
Diesel $4.30 $31.89 $63.79

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 East Union and Cincinnati. The current time is 05:00:37.

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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.