How far is Homer, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Homer, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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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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 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Fayette County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Homer and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Homer and Cincinnati.
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Start on Homer Road Northeast
88 m · 14 sec · Homer Road Northeast
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Turn left onto North Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · North Street
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Turn right onto Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
9.9 mi · 11 min · Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
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Continue on East Coshocton Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · East Coshocton Street
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Continue on Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
3.2 mi · 4 min · Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
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Continue on Johnstown Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Johnstown Road
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 km · 51 sec · East Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road
31 m · 1 sec · Johnstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road
35 m · 2 sec · Johnstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Johnstown Road
41 m · 2 sec · East Johnstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto East Johnstown Road
2.8 mi · 6 min · East Johnstown Road
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Continue on Mill Street
2969 ft · 1 min · Mill Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Granville Street
6.3 mi · 8 min · Granville Street
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Downtown, Spring Street, Cincinnati, Cleveland
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Downtown, Spring Street, Cincinnati
990 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati
3163 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Innerbelt
3113 ft · 50 sec · East Innerbelt
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Continue on I 71
1.3 mi · 2 min · I 71
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Keep slight right
103 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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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 Homer 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.
I 71
Keep slight right
103 mi · 01h 56m
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.
Sunny leaving Homer and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Cincinnati.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Homer to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 143.6 miles (231.1 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Homer and 73.2 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 131.6 miles (211.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.78 one way or $37.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Homer and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Jeffersonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
London City Hall
Town Hall
Jasper Township Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jeffersonville.
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Homer and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 131.6 mi (211.79 km).
#1 Homer
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,014 |
| Coordinates | 40.2528400, -82.5176600 |
| Altitude | 302 |
| 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: 231 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 47m |
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 | $3.71 | $18.78 | $37.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $21.51 | $43.01 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $24.29 | $48.57 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $21.82 | $43.64 |
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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