How far is Malvern, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Malvern, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 248.2 miles (399.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 207.1 miles (333.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 03m 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 04h 01m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Licking County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Malvern and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Malvern and Cincinnati.
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Start on West Canal Street
2217 ft · 38 sec · West Canal Street
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Continue on Alliance Road Northwest
2.8 mi · 4 min · Alliance Road Northwest
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Continue on Minerva Road Southeast
1633 ft · 32 sec · Minerva Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Greer Avenue Southeast
3117 ft · 1 min · Greer Avenue Southeast
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Continue on Greer Court
117 m · 8 sec · Greer Court
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Turn straight onto East Lisbon Court
109 m · 7 sec · East Lisbon Court
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Continue on 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 Malvern 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Malvern and Sunny near Cincinnati.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Malvern to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 248.2 miles (399.4 km) and usually takes 04h 01m 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 123.1 miles from Malvern and 125.1 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 207.1 miles (333.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 8:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.46 one way or $64.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Malvern and Sunny 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 Malvern and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 207.08 mi (333.27 km).
#1 Malvern
Village in Carroll County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,119 |
| Coordinates | 40.6917300, -81.1812100 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| 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: 399 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 05m |
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 | $32.46 | $64.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $37.16 | $74.32 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $41.96 | $83.92 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $37.70 | $75.41 |
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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