How far is Glendale, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Glendale, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.19 mi
00h 23m
Flight
10.35 mi
16.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.35 mi
Kilometers
16.65 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.19 mi
Kilometers
21.22 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 2:40 PM EDT
Return by in Glendale
Sat, Apr 18, 3:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glendale
2026-04-18T14:16
Arrive Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 2:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Glendale
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Carthage
OH

Township in Athens County, Ohio

From Glendale
6.5 mi
00h 11m
To Cincinnati
6.6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph S
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 Glendale and Cincinnati.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Greenville Avenue

    34 m · 5 sec · Greenville Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Willow Avenue

    745 ft · 35 sec · Willow Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Sharon Road

    1 mi · 2 min · East Sharon Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Cincinnati

    2901 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    8 mi · 11 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard

    885 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Zoo

    76 m · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue

    1628 ft · 42 sec · West Mitchell Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    60 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Vine Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Vine Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue

    2638 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street

    865 ft · 34 sec · Calhoun Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
113.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mill Creek Expressway
7.99 mi · 61%
Vine Street
1.95 mi · 15%
East Sharon Road
1.01 mi · 8%
I 75 South
0.55 mi · 4%
Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi · 4%
West Mitchell Avenue
0.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Mill Creek Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

7.99 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
10.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carthage
00h 11m from Glendale
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Glendale 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 Glendale to Cincinnati?

The road trip is about 13.2 miles (21.2 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Carthage is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Glendale and 6.6 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.70 one way or $3.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Glendale and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Carthage

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 Carthage and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 2.3 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Westwood Town Hall
Meeting point 7.8 mi away

Westwood Town Hall

Cincinnati , OH
3017 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Rating 4.4/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 6 mi away

Dayton City Building

Dayton , KY
528 6th Ave, Dayton, KY 41074
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City administration
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Scenic stop 7.7 mi away

Westwood Town Center Historic District

Cincinnati , OH
Cincinnati, OH 45211, United States
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

10 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

12 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

75 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

86 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 10.35 mi (16.65 km).

Glendale

#1 Glendale

City in Ohio

Population2,182
Coordinates39.2706100, -84.4593900
Altitude192
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: Greenville Avenue (-84.45938, 39.270607)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.76 L · about $1.70
Round trip
$3.41
0.92 gal · 3.52 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $1.70 $3.41
Mid-grade $4.24 $1.95 $3.90
Premium $4.79 $2.20 $4.41
Diesel $4.30 $1.98 $3.96

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 Glendale and Cincinnati. The current time is 14:16:36.

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.