How far is Maineville, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Maineville, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.9 mi
00h 34m
Flight
20.39 mi
32.81 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.39 mi
Kilometers
32.81 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.9 mi
Kilometers
41.68 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM EDT
Return by in Maineville
Thu, Apr 23, 2:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maineville
2026-04-23T01:05
Arrive Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Maineville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Blue Ash
OH

City in Ohio

From Maineville
12.1 mi
00h 17m
To Cincinnati
13.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Maineville and Cincinnati.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maineville and Cincinnati.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Foster–Maineville Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Foster–Maineville Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old 3C Highway

    680 ft · 22 sec · Old 3C Highway

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old 3C Highway

    1.2 km · 2 min · Old 3C Highway

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West United States 22 and 3

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West United States 22 and 3

  6. 6

    Continue on West United States Highway 22 and 3

    1.5 mi · 3 min · West United States Highway 22 and 3

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Fields Ertel Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fields Ertel Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 71 South: Cincinnati

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    15.4 mi · 19 min · Northeast Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive

    787 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maineville and Cincinnati.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Expressway
15.4 mi · 59%
Foster–Maineville Road
1.81 mi · 7%
West United States Highway 22 and 3
1.55 mi · 6%
West United States 22 and 3
1.2 mi · 5%
Fields Ertel Road
1.1 mi · 4%
Taft Road
0.97 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Northeast Expressway

Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

15.4 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
20.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Blue Ash
00h 17m from Maineville
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Maineville and Sunny near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Maineville to Cincinnati?

The road trip is about 25.9 miles (41.7 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Blue Ash is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Maineville and 13.9 miles from Cincinnati.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.37 one way or $6.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Maineville and Sunny near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Blue Ash

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Blue Ash and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 5.2 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Cincinnati City Hall
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Cincinnati City Hall

Cincinnati , OH
801 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Rating 3.5/5 32 reviews City government office,City Hall,District government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

Dayton City Building

Dayton , KY
528 6th Ave, Dayton, KY 41074
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City administration
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

Westwood Town Center Historic District

Cincinnati , OH
Cincinnati, OH 45211, United States
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blue Ash.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

18 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

20 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

80 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

83 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maineville and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 20.39 mi (32.81 km).

Maineville

#1 Maineville

City in Warren County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,132
Coordinates39.3150600, -84.2207700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Cincinnati

#2 Cincinnati

The third most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.

Population304,548
Coordinates39.1271100, -84.5143900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: Foster–Maineville Road (-84.220781, 39.315027)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.91 gal
3.46 L · about $3.37
Round trip
$6.74
1.82 gal · 6.92 L
Estimated CO2
8.1 kg one way
Round trip: 16.2 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.37 $6.74
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.86 $7.72
Premium $4.79 $4.36 $8.72
Diesel $4.30 $3.92 $7.83

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Maineville and Cincinnati. The current time is 01:05:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.