How far is Jersey, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Jersey, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 123.8 miles (199.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.8 mi
02h 06m
Flight
114.86 mi
184.85 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.86 mi
Kilometers
184.85 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.8 mi
Kilometers
199.24 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Tue, May 12, 9:52 PM EDT
Return by in Jersey
Tue, May 12, 11:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jersey
2026-05-12T19:46
Arrive Cincinnati
Tue, May 12, 9:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jersey
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Octa
OH

Human settlement in Fayette County, Ohio, United States of America

From Jersey
62.3 mi
01h 03m
To Cincinnati
61.5 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Condit Drive Southwest

    33 m · 9 sec · Condit Drive Southwest

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Morse Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Morse Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morse Road

    32 m · 2 sec · Morse Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Morse Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Morse Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morse Road

    41 m · 2 sec · Morse Road

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Morse Road

    1846 ft · 31 sec · Morse Road

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

    81 m · 4 sec · Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

    1 km · 57 sec · Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

    36 m · 2 sec · Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

    30 m · 2 sec · Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Havens Corners Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Havens Corners Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Granville Street

    7 mi · 9 min · Granville Street

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Downtown, Spring Street, Cincinnati, Cleveland

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Downtown, Spring Street, Cincinnati

    990 ft · 21 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    3163 ft · 60 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto East Innerbelt

    3113 ft · 50 sec · East Innerbelt

  19. 19

    Continue on I 71

    1.3 mi · 2 min · I 71

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    103 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  21. 21

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

    787 ft · 19 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road

    1.3 km · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey 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
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
1 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71
105 mi · 85%
Granville Street
7 mi · 6%
Morse Road
4.64 mi · 4%
Havens Corners Road
2.8 mi · 2%
Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road
2.43 mi · 2%
Taft Road
0.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
114.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Octa
01h 03m from Jersey
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jersey and Sunny near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.8 miles (199.2 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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 62.3 miles from Jersey and 61.5 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 114.9 miles (184.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.19 one way or $32.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jersey and Sunny near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Octa

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

66 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

94 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

97 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

107 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jersey and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 114.86 mi (184.85 km).

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#1 Jersey

Human settlement in United States of America

Population2,765
Coordinates40.0536700, -82.7232300
Altitude344
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: Condit Drive Southwest (-82.72309, 40.053659)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
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.

One-way fuel
4.37 gal
16.54 L · about $16.19
Round trip
$32.38
8.74 gal · 33.08 L
Estimated CO2
38.8 kg one way
Round trip: 77.7 kg / 171 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.19 $32.38
Mid-grade $4.24 $18.54 $37.08
Premium $4.79 $20.93 $41.86
Diesel $4.30 $18.81 $37.62

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Jersey and Cincinnati. The current time is 19:46:37.

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.