How far is Elmore, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Elmore, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 198.2 miles (318.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 42m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmore and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmore and Cincinnati.
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Start on Harris Street
62 m · 12 sec · Harris Street
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Turn left onto Toledo Street
893 ft · 21 sec · Toledo Street
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Turn left
4.2 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight left onto East Main Street
2883 ft · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Pemberville Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Pemberville Road
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Turn slight right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fostoria Road
2418 ft · 40 sec · Fostoria Road
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Turn right onto Devils Hole Road
10.1 mi · 14 min · Devils Hole Road
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Turn left onto Dunbridge Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Dunbridge Road
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Turn right onto East Wooster Street
944 ft · 18 sec · East Wooster Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Wooster Street
28 m · 5 sec · East Wooster Street
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Exit the rotary onto East Wooster Street
958 ft · 20 sec · East Wooster Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 75 South: Dayton
59 m · 11 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 75 South: Dayton
1797 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
126.2 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Merge slight left
47.8 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard
885 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Zoo
76 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue
1628 ft · 42 sec · West Mitchell Avenue
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Turn slight right
60 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Vine Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Vine Street
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
2638 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn slight right
103 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street
865 ft · 34 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 Elmore 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.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
126 mi · 02h 17m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Elmore and Chance Rain Showers near Cincinnati.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmore to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 198.2 miles (318.9 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?
Botkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.4 miles from Elmore and 97.8 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 174.5 miles (280.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 10:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.90 one way or $51.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Elmore and Chance Rain Showers near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Botkins
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 Botkins.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmore and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 174.54 mi (280.89 km).
#1 Elmore
Town in Alabama, United States
| Population | 1,401 |
| Coordinates | 41.4761600, -83.2957600 |
| Altitude | 184 |
| 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: 319 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 28m |
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 | $25.90 | $51.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $29.65 | $59.30 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $33.48 | $66.96 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $30.08 | $60.17 |
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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