How far is Jerome, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Jerome, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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.
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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 00m.
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.
Human settlement in Fayette County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jerome and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jerome and Cincinnati.
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Start on Jerome Road
1212 ft · 26 sec · Jerome Road
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Turn right onto Brock Road
2875 ft · 58 sec · Brock Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Hyland-Croy Road
60 m · 4 sec · Hyland-Croy Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hyland-Croy Road
2176 ft · 43 sec · Hyland-Croy Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hyland-Croy Road
32 m · 2 sec · Hyland-Croy Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hyland-Croy Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hyland-Croy Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hyland-Croy Road
40 m · 3 sec · Hyland-Croy Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hyland-Croy Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Hyland-Croy Road
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Turn right onto Post Road
1482 ft · 30 sec · Post Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1605 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 East, I 270 South
1524 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
15.9 mi · 18 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
2955 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati
1573 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
97.1 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 Jerome 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
97.1 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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Jerome and 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 Jerome to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Octa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Jerome and 62 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.23 one way or $32.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jerome and Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Octa
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Octa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jerome and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 101.13 mi (162.76 km).
#1 Jerome
Township in Union County, Ohio
| Population | 6,006 |
| Coordinates | 40.1664500, -83.1757500 |
| Altitude | 299 |
| 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: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $16.23 | $32.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $18.58 | $37.16 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $20.98 | $41.96 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $18.85 | $37.70 |
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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