How far is Hanover, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Hanover, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 31m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Madison County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hanover and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hanover and Cincinnati.
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Start on Elm Drive Northeast
46 m · 7 sec · Elm Drive Northeast
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Continue on Clearview Drive Northeast
152 m · 26 sec · Clearview Drive Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East High Street Northeast
1.3 mi · 3 min · East High Street Northeast
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Continue on Licking Valley Road Northeast
1.3 km · 2 min · Licking Valley Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Marne Road Northeast
860 ft · 30 sec · Marne Road Northeast
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Turn right
6.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 79 South: Heath, 11th Street
9.6 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right
2227 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left
19.2 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South
1869 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10.9 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
1415 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati
1699 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati
2411 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
97.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min · South Freeway
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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 Hanover 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.
South Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
97.4 mi · 01h 49m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Hanover 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 Hanover to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 153.8 miles (247.5 km) and usually takes 02h 31m 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?
Range is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Hanover and 78.5 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136.8 miles (220.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 1:28 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.61 one way or $43.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Hanover and Mostly Cloudy near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Range
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
London City Hall
Town Hall
Housing Authority
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Range.
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hanover and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 136.83 mi (220.2 km).
#1 Hanover
Situated in central Ohio's Licking County, this village lies at an elevation of approximately 823 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0797900, -82.2609800 |
| Altitude | 251 |
| 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: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $3.98 | $21.61 | $43.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $24.77 | $49.54 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $27.70 | $55.41 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $34.70 | $69.41 |
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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