How far is Fairfax, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Fairfax, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township of Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfax and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfax and Cincinnati.
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Start on Germania Street
969 ft · 45 sec · Germania Street
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Turn right onto Grace Avenue
972 ft · 48 sec · Grace Avenue
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Turn left onto Meadow Lark Lane
43 m · 11 sec · Meadow Lark Lane
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Turn right onto Columbia Parkway
5.4 mi · 9 min · Columbia Parkway
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Turn right onto William Howard Taft Road
2.6 mi · 7 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 Fairfax and Cincinnati.
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.
Columbia Parkway
Turn right onto Columbia Parkway
5.36 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfax to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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 4.3 miles from Fairfax and 4.5 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.15 one way or $2.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Columbia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Westwood Town Hall
Dayton City Building
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Columbia.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Maysville
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfax and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 6.61 mi (10.64 km).
#1 Fairfax
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,701 |
| Coordinates | 39.1453400, -84.3932700 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| 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: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $1.32 | $2.63 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $1.48 | $2.97 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $1.33 | $2.67 |
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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