How far is Lafayette, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Lafayette, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
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.
Village in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Cincinnati.
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Start on West Street
63 m · 6 sec · West Street
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Continue on Old US Hwy 42 Southeast
2866 ft · 1 min · Old US Hwy 42 Southeast
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Turn slight right onto London – Delaware Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · London – Delaware Road
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Continue on Lafayette Road
2125 ft · 52 sec · Lafayette Road
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Continue on Elm Street
1114 ft · 27 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on East High Street
1051 ft · 47 sec · East High Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1662 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Center Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Center Street
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Continue on Washington-London Road
10.6 mi · 19 min · Washington-London Road
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Continue on State Route 38
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 38
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
1589 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
70.6 mi · 1 hr 20 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 Lafayette 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 South
Merge slight left
70.6 mi · 01h 20m
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 leaving Lafayette and Sunny near Cincinnati.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 91.2 miles (146.7 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Mount Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.5 miles from Lafayette and 45.6 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.3 miles (130.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 3:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.93 one way or $23.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lafayette and Sunny near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Pleasant
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 Mount Pleasant.
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 81.37 mi (130.95 km).
#1 Lafayette
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 5,927 |
| Coordinates | 39.9375600, -83.4065900 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| 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: 147 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 08m |
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 | $11.93 | $23.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $13.66 | $27.32 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $15.42 | $30.85 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $13.86 | $27.72 |
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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