How far is Louisville, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Louisville, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 241.1 miles (388 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 208.9 miles (336.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 47m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Cincinnati.
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Start on South Chapel Street
37 m · 10 sec · South Chapel Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Louisville Street Northeast
1.6 mi · 3 min · Louisville Street Northeast
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Continue on Mahoning Road Northeast
2.5 mi · 4 min · Mahoning Road Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mahoning Road Northeast
25 m · 2 sec · Mahoning Road Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Mahoning Road Northeast
1367 ft · 27 sec · Mahoning Road Northeast
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mahoning Road Northeast
62 m · 5 sec · Mahoning Road Northeast
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Exit the roundabout onto Mahoning Road Northeast
1.2 km · 1 min · Mahoning Road Northeast
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Turn right onto 6th Street Northeast
2249 ft · 52 sec · 6th Street Northeast
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Turn left onto Walnut Avenue Northeast
1312 ft · 30 sec · Walnut Avenue Northeast
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Continue on Walnut Avenue Southeast
531 ft · 12 sec · Walnut Avenue Southeast
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Turn slight left onto Cherry Avenue Southeast
2944 ft · 52 sec · Cherry Avenue Southeast
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West: Massillon
1379 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West Lincoln Way
22.2 mi · 28 min · West Lincoln Way
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Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus
3100 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left
69.6 mi · 1 hr 16 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 Louisville 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Louisville 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 Louisville to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 241.1 miles (388 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120 miles from Louisville and 121.1 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 208.9 miles (336.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.53 one way or $63.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Louisville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Westerville
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 Westerville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 208.92 mi (336.22 km).
#1 Louisville
City in Stark County, Ohio
| Population | 9,126 |
| Coordinates | 40.8372800, -81.2595500 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| 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: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
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 | $31.53 | $63.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $36.10 | $72.20 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $40.76 | $81.53 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $36.63 | $73.25 |
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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