How far is Lake Darby, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Lake Darby, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Darby and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Darby and Cincinnati.
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Start on Silverbell Avenue
105 m · 14 sec · Silverbell Avenue
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Turn right onto Fairbrook Avenue
929 ft · 37 sec · Fairbrook Avenue
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Turn left onto Hubbard Road
2832 ft · 56 sec · Hubbard Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto National Road
3009 ft · 56 sec · National Road
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Turn right onto Darby Creek Drive
3.8 mi · 5 min · Darby Creek Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Darby Creek Drive
43 m · 6 sec · Darby Creek Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Darby Creek Drive
3035 ft · 47 sec · Darby Creek Drive
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Continue on Kropp Road
1.5 km · 1 min · Kropp Road
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Turn slight right onto Lukens Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lukens Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Norton Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Norton Road
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Turn right onto Lambert Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Lambert Road
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Turn left onto London - Groveport Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · London - Groveport Road
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Turn right onto Harrisburg Pike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Take the ramp left toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
2524 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
90.1 mi · 1 hr 41 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 Lake Darby 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
90.1 mi · 01h 41m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lake Darby and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Lake Darby to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?
Port William is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.9 miles from Lake Darby and 47.8 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.19 one way or $26.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Lake Darby and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Port William
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 Port William.
Cincinnati, OH
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Darby and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 89.34 mi (143.78 km).
#1 Lake Darby
Census-designated place in Franklin County, Ohio
| Population | 4,592 |
| Coordinates | 39.9572800, -83.2288000 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| 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: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.19 | $26.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $15.10 | $30.20 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $17.05 | $34.10 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $15.32 | $30.64 |
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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