How far is Genoa, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Genoa, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 228.8 miles (368.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
228.82 mi
03h 39m
Flight
197.83 mi
318.38 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
197.83 mi
Kilometers
318.38 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.82 mi
Kilometers
368.25 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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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 03h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Fri, Nov 6, 8:10 PM EST
Return by in Genoa
Fri, Nov 6, 11:50 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Genoa
2026-11-06T16:30
Arrive Cincinnati
Fri, Nov 6, 8:10 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:40 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Genoa
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Riverlea
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From Genoa
114.2 mi
01h 49m
To Cincinnati
114.6 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Friday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 10 mph W
Destination
55°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Southway Street Southwest

    52 m · 9 sec · Southway Street Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Genoa Avenue Southwest

    1 mi · 2 min · Genoa Avenue Southwest

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Nave Street Southwest

    1.3 km · 2 min · Nave Street Southwest

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Richville Drive Southwest

    1412 ft · 31 sec · Richville Drive Southwest

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward US 30 West, US 62 West

    1612 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    28.9 mi · 35 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on West Lincoln Way

    22.2 mi · 28 min · West Lincoln Way

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    3100 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    69.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    103 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  11. 11

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

    787 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Genoa 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
173 mi · 76%
US 30 West
29.2 mi · 13%
West Lincoln Way
22.2 mi · 10%
Genoa Avenue Southwest
1.02 mi
Taft Road
0.97 mi
Nave Street Southwest
0.82 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
197.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverlea
01h 49m from Genoa
Leave By
9:40 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Genoa and Mostly Cloudy near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 228.8 miles (368.2 km) and usually takes 03h 39m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Riverlea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114.2 miles from Genoa and 114.6 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 197.8 miles (318.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:40 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.11 one way or $64.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Genoa and Mostly Cloudy near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Riverlea

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

14 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Genoa and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 197.83 mi (318.38 km).

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#1 Genoa

Situated in the northeastern region of Ohio, this unincorporated community is located within Perry Township in Stark County.

Population0
Coordinates40.7828400, -81.4665100
Altitude346
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: Southway Street Southwest (-81.466514, 40.782743)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 368 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.07 gal
30.56 L · about $32.11
Round trip
$64.22
16.14 gal · 61.12 L
Estimated CO2
71.7 kg one way
Round trip: 143.4 kg / 316 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $32.11 $64.22
Mid-grade $4.56 $36.82 $73.63
Premium $5.10 $41.17 $82.35
Diesel $6.39 $51.58 $103.15

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Genoa and Cincinnati. The current time is 16:30:42.

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.