How far is Fairfield, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Fairfield, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfield and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield and Cincinnati.
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Start on Magie Avenue
96 m · 18 sec · Magie Avenue
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Turn right onto Pleasant Avenue
2.6 mi · 4 min · Pleasant Avenue
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Continue on Hamilton Avenue
6 mi · 10 min · Hamilton Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway
1605 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
1.1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Winton Road South
2077 ft · 51 sec
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Turn slight right onto Winton Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Winton Road
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Turn left onto Spring Grove Avenue
1039 ft · 29 sec · Spring Grove Avenue
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Turn right onto Clifton Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Clifton Avenue
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Continue on Clifton Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · Clifton Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West McMillan Avenue
1724 ft · 57 sec · West McMillan Avenue
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Turn right onto Ohio Avenue
30 m · 3 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 Fairfield 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.
Hamilton Avenue
Continue on Hamilton Avenue
5.98 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Sunny leaving Fairfield and Sunny near Cincinnati.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfield to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
North College Hill is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Fairfield and 16.8 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairfield and Sunny near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near North College Hill
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 North College Hill.
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 15.32 mi (24.65 km).
#1 Fairfield
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,091 |
| Coordinates | 39.3458900, -84.5605000 |
| Altitude | 180 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.87 | $7.75 |
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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