How far is Kenton, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Kenton, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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 28m.
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.
City in Ray County, Missouri, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kenton and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kenton and Cincinnati.
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Start on West Franklin Street
30 m · 4 sec · West Franklin Street
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Turn right onto South Detroit Street
2271 ft · 38 sec · South Detroit Street
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Continue on Fontaine Street
23.3 mi · 36 min · Fontaine Street
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Continue on US Route 68
13.7 mi · 20 min · US Route 68
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Continue on North Main Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
28 m · 2 sec · South Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on US Route 68
13.2 mi · 16 min · US Route 68
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West, SR 4 West: Dayton
1024 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Upper Valley Pike
154 m · 11 sec · Upper Valley Pike
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Turn right onto West Main Street
810 ft · 11 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on West National Road
928 ft · 12 sec · West National Road
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Keep slight left
11 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
1730 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
58.8 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard
885 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Zoo
76 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue
1628 ft · 42 sec · West Mitchell Avenue
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Turn slight right
60 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Vine Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Vine Street
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
2638 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn slight right
103 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street
865 ft · 34 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 Kenton and Cincinnati.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
SR 4
Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
58.8 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kenton and Mostly Clear near Cincinnati.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Kenton to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Crystal Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from Kenton and 66.4 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.5 miles (185.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 1:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.01 one way or $34.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kenton and Mostly Clear near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Crystal Lakes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Historic City Hall Bell
Springfield City Hall
Xenia City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crystal Lakes.
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Connersville station
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kenton and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 115.45 mi (185.8 km).
#1 Kenton
City in Hardin County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 8,216 |
| Coordinates | 40.6470000, -83.6096500 |
| 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: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.01 | $34.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $19.47 | $38.94 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $21.99 | $43.97 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $19.76 | $39.51 |
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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