How far is Lodi, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Lodi, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 204.7 miles (329.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.7 miles (300.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.
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.
The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lodi and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lodi and Cincinnati.
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Start on Wooster Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street
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Continue on Avon Lake Road
2 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road
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Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1571 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
96.5 mi · 1 hr 45 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 Lodi 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.
Mostly Clear leaving Lodi and Sunny near Cincinnati.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lodi to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 204.7 miles (329.4 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 102.2 miles from Lodi and 102.5 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.7 miles (300.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18 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 10:32 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.87 one way or $55.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Lodi and Sunny near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
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 Columbus.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lodi and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 186.66 mi (300.4 km).
#1 Lodi
Situated in the southwestern portion of Medina County in northeastern Ohio, this village rests at an elevation of 928 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0333900, -82.0120900 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| 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: 329 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 33m |
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 | $3.86 | $27.87 | $55.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.45 | $32.10 | $64.20 |
| Premium | $4.99 | $36.06 | $72.11 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $45.68 | $91.36 |
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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