How far is Franklin Furnace, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Franklin Furnace, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
120.64 mi
02h 13m
Flight
95.57 mi
153.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.57 mi
Kilometers
153.8 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.64 mi
Kilometers
194.15 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 2:39 AM EDT
Return by in Franklin Furnace
Sat, Apr 18, 4:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Franklin Furnace
2026-04-18T00:25
Arrive Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 2:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Franklin Furnace
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
Unity
OH

City in Ohio, United States of America

From Franklin Furnace
64.9 mi
01h 06m
To Cincinnati
55.7 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
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 Franklin Furnace and Cincinnati.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Franklin Furnace and Cincinnati.

  1. 1

    Start on Big Pete Road

    23 m · 9 sec · Big Pete Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Gallia Pike

    1186 ft · 39 sec · Gallia Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on Gallia Pike

    42 m · 6 sec · Gallia Pike

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward US 52 West: Portsmouth

    1537 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 North: Chillicothe

    16.4 mi · 18 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Chillicothe

    2634 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    10.5 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1406 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    75.2 mi · 1 hr 32 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Kentucky

    2647 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · Circle Freeway

  13. 13

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 471 North: Newport, Cincinnati

    2251 ft · 55 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1259 ft · 20 sec · Northeast Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward US 42 North: Reading Road, Eden Park Drive

    868 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 42 North: Reading Road

    159 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Reading Road

    1 km · 2 min · Reading Road

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Burnet Avenue

    862 ft · 33 sec · Burnet Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto William Howard Taft Road

    2799 ft · 1 min · William Howard Taft Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
75.2 mi · 62%
US 23 North
11.3 mi · 9%
Circle Freeway
9.95 mi · 8%
Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
8.2 mi · 7%
SR 823 North
8.2 mi · 7%
US 52 West
6.87 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

75.2 mi · 01h 32m

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
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
95.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Unity
01h 06m from Franklin Furnace
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Franklin Furnace 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 Franklin Furnace to Cincinnati?

The road trip is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Unity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.9 miles from Franklin Furnace and 55.7 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.78 one way or $31.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Franklin Furnace and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Unity

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

34 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

52 mi away
Main St & US 23
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

88 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

89 mi away
99 15th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Franklin Furnace and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 95.57 mi (153.8 km).

Franklin Furnace

#1 Franklin Furnace

Borough in Sussex Co.

Population1,660
Coordinates38.6450800, -82.8487800
Altitude175
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: Big Pete Road (-82.848803, 38.645218)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.11 L · about $15.78
Round trip
$31.57
8.52 gal · 32.22 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.78 $31.57
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.07 $36.14
Premium $4.79 $20.41 $40.81
Diesel $4.30 $18.34 $36.67

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Franklin Furnace and Cincinnati. The current time is 00:25:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.