How far is Lakemore, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Lakemore, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 233.4 miles (375.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.8 miles (336 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and county seat of Nobles County, Minnesota, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lakemore and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakemore and Cincinnati.
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Start on Church Street
29 m · 3 sec · Church Street
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Turn right onto Lakeside Drive
2504 ft · 1 min · Lakeside Drive
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Continue on Lake Road
2750 ft · 1 min · Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hilbish Avenue
2379 ft · 2 min · Hilbish Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto East Waterloo Road
6.4 mi · 8 min · East Waterloo Road
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Merge slight left
17.4 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Keep slight right
103 mi · 1 hr 56 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 Lakemore 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
Keep slight right
103 mi · 01h 56m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lakemore and Sunny near Cincinnati.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lakemore to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 233.4 miles (375.7 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?
Worthington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.5 miles from Lakemore and 116.9 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.8 miles (336 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.53 one way or $61.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lakemore and Sunny near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Worthington
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 Worthington.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lakemore and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 208.81 mi (336.05 km).
#1 Lakemore
City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,061 |
| Coordinates | 41.0208900, -81.4359500 |
| Altitude | 331 |
| 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: 376 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $30.53 | $61.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $34.95 | $69.91 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $39.47 | $78.94 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $35.46 | $70.93 |
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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