How far is Fredericktown, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Fredericktown, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 140.4 miles (226 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
159.29 mi
02h 35m
Flight
140.45 mi
226.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
140.45 mi
Kilometers
226.03 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.29 mi
Kilometers
256.36 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Sat, Nov 7, 5:05 PM EST
Return by in Fredericktown
Sat, Nov 7, 7:41 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fredericktown
2026-11-07T14:30
Arrive Cincinnati
Sat, Nov 7, 5:05 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:20 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fredericktown
9:30 PM EST
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
Antioch
OH

Village in United States of America

From Fredericktown
79.5 mi
01h 17m
To Cincinnati
79.8 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
9 to 13 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Edgehill Drive

    30 m · 10 sec · North Edgehill Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Sandusky Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Sandusky Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Mount Gilead Road

    7.6 mi · 13 min · Mount Gilead Road

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 95

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 95

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward Columbus

    1872 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    43.6 mi · 49 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    103 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  8. 8

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

    787 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbus
147 mi · 92%
Mount Gilead Road
7.59 mi · 5%
State Route 95
1.92 mi · 1%
Taft Road
0.97 mi · 1%
East Sandusky Street
0.72 mi
William Howard Taft Road
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

Columbus

Keep slight right

103 mi · 01h 56m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
140.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Antioch
01h 17m from Fredericktown
Leave By
1:20 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Fredericktown and Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.3 miles (256.4 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Antioch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.5 miles from Fredericktown and 79.8 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 140.4 miles (226 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:20 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.99 one way or $43.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Fredericktown and Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Antioch

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Antioch and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

Pleasant Twp Hall

Grove City , OH
5373 Norton Rd, Grove City, OH 43123
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6.3 mi away

Madison Township Hall

Washington Court House , OH
10192 US-62, Washington Court House, OH 43160
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Antioch.

BUS

Columbus, OH

32 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

119 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fredericktown and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 140.45 mi (226.03 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Fredericktown

Situated within the agrarian landscape of central Ohio's Knox County, this village rests at an elevation of approximately 1,099 feet.

Population0
Coordinates40.4811700, -82.5407200
Altitude335
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: North Edgehill Drive (-82.540802, 40.481168)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.62 gal
21.28 L · about $21.99
Round trip
$43.98
11.24 gal · 42.56 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.9 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $21.99 $43.98
Mid-grade $4.50 $25.27 $50.54
Premium $5.04 $28.35 $56.69
Diesel $6.36 $35.73 $71.45

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Fredericktown and Cincinnati. The current time is 14:30:45.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.