How far is Fort Recovery, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Fort Recovery, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 08m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Recovery and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Recovery and Cincinnati.
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Start on East Butler Street
25 m · 7 sec · East Butler Street
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Turn left onto South Elm Street
1376 ft · 33 sec · South Elm Street
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Turn left onto Greenville Road
22.2 mi · 39 min · Greenville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Union Street
731 ft · 13 sec · Union Street
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Continue on Wayne Street
630 ft · 16 sec · Wayne Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
677 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broadway
1515 ft · 26 sec · South Broadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Broadway
57 m · 4 sec · South Broadway
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Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway
1377 ft · 23 sec · South Broadway
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
2105 ft · 38 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Pine Street
1669 ft · 34 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Sweitzer Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sweitzer Street
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Continue on Dayton Road
17 mi · 20 min · Dayton Road
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Continue on North State Street
1.1 km · 47 sec · North State Street
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Continue on South Dayton Greenville Pike
5.1 mi · 6 min · South Dayton Greenville Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood
10 mi · 15 min
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Continue on West 1st Street
116 m · 7 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
11 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
1862 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
46.4 mi · 55 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 Fort Recovery and Cincinnati.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
46.4 mi · 00h 55m
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 Fort Recovery and Sunny near Cincinnati.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Recovery to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 115.9 miles (186.6 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Fort McKinley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from Fort Recovery and 61.8 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 2:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.15 one way or $30.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Recovery and Sunny near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Fort McKinley
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
City of Riverside Administration Offices
Town Hall Theatre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort McKinley.
Connersville station
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Recovery and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 89.92 mi (144.71 km).
#1 Fort Recovery
Village in Ohio, USA
| Population | 1,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.4128200, -84.7763500 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| 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: 187 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $15.15 | $30.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $17.35 | $34.70 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $19.59 | $39.18 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $17.60 | $35.21 |
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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