How far is Frankfort, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Frankfort, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 92.6 miles (149 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frankfort and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frankfort and Cincinnati.
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Start on Springfield Street
86 m · 10 sec · Springfield Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · 2nd Street
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Continue on Frankfort Clarksburg Pike
1340 ft · 43 sec · Frankfort Clarksburg Pike
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Take the ramp left
1277 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
26.8 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati
1572 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Old United States Highway 35
1.5 km · 1 min · Old United States Highway 35
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Turn left onto I 71 South: Cincinnati
1683 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
60.8 mi · 1 hr 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive
787 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road
1.1 km · 2 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 Frankfort and Cincinnati.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
60.8 mi · 01h 09m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Frankfort and 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 Frankfort to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 92.6 miles (149 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?
Mount Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.6 miles from Frankfort and 45.9 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.8 miles (118.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.12 one way or $24.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Mount Pleasant
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Pleasant.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Columbus, OH
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frankfort and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 73.82 mi (118.8 km).
#1 Frankfort
City in Ross County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 988 |
| Coordinates | 39.4014500, -83.1807400 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| 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: 149 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 09m |
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 | $12.12 | $24.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $13.87 | $27.74 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $15.66 | $31.33 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $14.07 | $28.15 |
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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