How far is Lake Mohawk, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Lake Mohawk, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 250.6 miles (403.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.4 miles (330.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Licking County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Mohawk and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lake Mohawk and Cincinnati.
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Start on the route
53 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Iroquois Trail
647 ft · 23 sec · Iroquois Trail
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Turn right onto Pontiac Trail
1267 ft · 45 sec · Pontiac Trail
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Continue on Pontiac Trail
1050 ft · 40 sec · Pontiac Trail
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Turn left onto West Mohawk Drive
3196 ft · 2 min · West Mohawk Drive
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Continue on East Mohawk Drive
71 m · 10 sec · East Mohawk Drive
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Continue on June Road Northwest
2654 ft · 2 min · June Road Northwest
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Turn left onto Citrus Road Northwest
3.1 mi · 7 min · Citrus Road Northwest
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Continue on Turkey Hollow Road Southeast
1070 ft · 29 sec · Turkey Hollow Road Southeast
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Turn straight onto Ross Road
2152 ft · 45 sec · Ross Road
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Turn left onto East Lisbon Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Lisbon Street
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Continue on Minerva Road Southeast
1.3 mi · 2 min · Minerva Road Southeast
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Turn straight onto Harrison Street
2886 ft · 1 min · Harrison Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1240 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Carrollton Street
64 m · 4 sec · East Carrollton Street
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Continue on Alliance Road Northwest
3.2 mi · 6 min · Alliance Road Northwest
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Turn left
11.5 mi · 17 min
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Turn left onto East Front Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Front Street
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Turn right onto North Tuscarawas Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · North Tuscarawas Avenue
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Continue on State Route 39 Northwest
882 ft · 25 sec · State Route 39 Northwest
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Take the ramp left
1565 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
36.7 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
69.9 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South
1869 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10.9 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
1415 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati
1699 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati
2411 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
97.4 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 Lake Mohawk 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
97.4 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Lake Mohawk and Mostly Cloudy near Cincinnati.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lake Mohawk to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 250.6 miles (403.3 km) and usually takes 04h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kirkersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.7 miles from Lake Mohawk and 126.9 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.4 miles (330.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:40 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.17 one way or $70.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Lake Mohawk and Mostly Cloudy near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Kirkersville
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 Kirkersville.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lake Mohawk and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 205.39 mi (330.55 km).
#1 Lake Mohawk
Situated within Carroll County in eastern Ohio, this body of water is a private, man-made reservoir created by impounding local streams.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6667300, -81.1992700 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| 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: 403 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 07m |
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 | $3.98 | $35.17 | $70.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $40.33 | $80.66 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $45.10 | $90.20 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $56.50 | $112.99 |
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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