How far is Fairborn, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Fairborn, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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
63.75 mi
01h 08m
Flight
54.72 mi
88.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.72 mi
Kilometers
88.07 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.75 mi
Kilometers
102.59 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM EDT
Return by in Fairborn
Thu, Apr 23, 3:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairborn
2026-04-23T01:05
Arrive Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairborn
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 Fairborn
30.8 mi
00h 34m
To Cincinnati
32.9 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tacoma Lane

    22 m · 11 sec · Tacoma Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Pleasant Street

    640 ft · 30 sec · South Pleasant Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Dayton Drive

    129 m · 17 sec · East Dayton Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Central Avenue

    1838 ft · 45 sec · South Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Kauffman Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Kauffman Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Dayton Yellow Springs Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Dayton Yellow Springs Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 844: Wright State University

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on McClernon Memorial Skyway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · McClernon Memorial Skyway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    35.8 mi · 43 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard

    885 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Zoo

    76 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue

    1628 ft · 42 sec · West Mitchell Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight right

    60 m · 9 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Vine Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Vine Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue

    2638 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street

    865 ft · 34 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 Fairborn 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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
37.1 mi · 58%
McClernon Memorial Skyway
18.3 mi · 29%
Vine Street
1.95 mi · 3%
Kauffman Avenue
1.4 mi · 2%
West Dayton Yellow Springs Road
0.7 mi · 1%
Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

35.8 mi · 00h 43m

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 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
54.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lemon
00h 34m from Fairborn
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fairborn and Sunny near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairborn to Cincinnati?

The road trip is about 63.8 miles (102.6 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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 30.8 miles from Fairborn and 32.9 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.34 one way or $16.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairborn and Sunny 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 Fairborn and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 54.72 mi (88.07 km).

Fairborn

#1 Fairborn

City in Ohio, USA

Population33,990
Coordinates39.8208900, -84.0193800
Altitude255
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: Tacoma Lane (-84.019378, 39.820915)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.51 L · about $8.34
Round trip
$16.67
4.5 gal · 17.02 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.34 $16.67
Mid-grade $4.24 $9.54 $19.09
Premium $4.79 $10.78 $21.56
Diesel $4.30 $9.68 $19.37

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 Fairborn and Cincinnati. The current time is 01:05:21.

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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.