How far is Florence, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Florence, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
89.94 mi
01h 32m
Flight
71.69 mi
115.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.69 mi
Kilometers
115.38 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.94 mi
Kilometers
144.74 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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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 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Sun, Apr 19, 12:42 AM EDT
Return by in Florence
Sun, Apr 19, 2:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Florence
2026-04-18T23:09
Arrive Cincinnati
Sun, Apr 19, 12:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Florence
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
Waynesville
OH

Human settlement in Wayne Township, Ohio, United States of America

From Florence
39.1 mi
00h 46m
To Cincinnati
50.8 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 21 mph S
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Neil Road

    1972 ft · 2 min · Neil Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Columbus Cincinnati Road

    4.5 mi · 7 min · Columbus Cincinnati Road

  3. 3

    Continue on East Columbus Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Columbus Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Columbus Cincinnati Road

    10.2 mi · 15 min · Columbus Cincinnati Road

  5. 5

    Continue on East Chillicothe Street

    607 ft · 18 sec · East Chillicothe Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    750 ft · 28 sec · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Xenia Avenue

    4.5 mi · 8 min · West Xenia Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Bickett Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Bickett Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right toward US 35 West

    1765 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 42 South: Lebanon

    1734 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    19.8 mi · 27 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Bypass 48

    2 mi · 2 min · Bypass 48

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Cincinnati

    2987 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    23.7 mi · 29 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive

    787 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road

    1.3 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Florence and Cincinnati.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
24.3 mi · 27%
US 42 South
20.1 mi · 22%
Columbus Cincinnati Road
14.7 mi · 16%
Bypass 48
5.36 mi · 6%
West Xenia Avenue
4.5 mi · 5%
US 35 West
4.36 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

23.7 mi · 00h 29m

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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
71.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Waynesville
00h 46m from Florence
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Florence and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Waynesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Florence and 50.8 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 71.7 miles (115.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.74 one way or $23.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Florence and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Waynesville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Waynesville, 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 Waynesville.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

59 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

61 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

91 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

101 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 71.69 mi (115.38 km).

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#1 Florence

Unincorporated community in Paint Township, Madison County, Ohio

Population1,953
Coordinates39.8478400, -83.5471400
Altitude349
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: (-83.54723, 39.848016)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
12.01 L · about $11.74
Round trip
$23.49
6.34 gal · 24.02 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.74 $23.49
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.45 $26.89
Premium $4.79 $15.18 $30.37
Diesel $4.30 $13.64 $27.29

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Florence and Cincinnati. The current time is 23:09:34.

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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.