How far is Findlay, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Findlay, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 140.1 miles (225.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 03m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 Findlay and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Findlay and Cincinnati.
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Start on the route
57 m · 16 sec
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Turn right
23 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Center Street
80 m · 14 sec · Center Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1330 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Front Street
2642 ft · 1 min · West Front Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Western Avenue
68 m · 11 sec · Western Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Cross Street
1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Cross Street
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Take the exit left
1224 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
102.9 mi · 1 hr 52 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 Findlay and Cincinnati.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Main Cross Street
Merge slight left
103 mi · 01h 52m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Findlay and Sunny near Cincinnati.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Findlay to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 156.3 miles (251.5 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Piqua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Findlay and 78.4 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 140.1 miles (225.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.41 one way or $40.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Findlay and Sunny near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Piqua
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
B & D Pizza & Subs
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Tipp City Hall
Lazy R Campground
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Piqua.
Connersville station
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Findlay and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 140.12 mi (225.5 km).
#1 Findlay
The county seat of Hancock County, Ohio.
| Population | 40,832 |
| Coordinates | 41.0442200, -83.6499300 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| 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: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.41 | $40.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $23.37 | $46.75 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $26.39 | $52.79 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $23.72 | $47.43 |
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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