How far is Massillon, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Massillon, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 223.8 miles (360.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 196 miles (315.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
223.82 mi
03h 33m
Flight
196.01 mi
315.45 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
196.01 mi
Kilometers
315.45 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
223.82 mi
Kilometers
360.2 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM EDT
Return by in Massillon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Massillon
2026-04-22T23:30
Arrive Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 3:04 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Massillon
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Riverlea
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From Massillon
112.3 mi
01h 46m
To Cincinnati
111.5 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
57°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lincoln Way East

    1 km · 2 min · Lincoln Way East

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Avenue West

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue West

  3. 3

    Continue on Millersburg Road Southwest

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Millersburg Road Southwest

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Millersburg Road Southwest

    1015 ft · 22 sec · Millersburg Road Southwest

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1611 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    23.4 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on West Lincoln Way

    22.2 mi · 28 min · West Lincoln Way

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    3100 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    69.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    103 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  11. 11

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

    787 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
173 mi · 77%
Millersburg Road Southwest
25.4 mi · 11%
West Lincoln Way
22.2 mi · 10%
Main Avenue West
1.44 mi · 1%
Taft Road
0.97 mi
William Howard Taft Road
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
196 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverlea
01h 46m from Massillon
Leave By
9:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Massillon and Mostly Clear near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 223.8 miles (360.2 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Riverlea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.3 miles from Massillon and 111.5 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 196 miles (315.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 9:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.27 one way or $58.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Massillon and Mostly Clear near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Riverlea

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Riverlea, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverlea.

BUS

Columbus, OH

14 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Massillon and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 196.01 mi (315.45 km).

Massillon

#1 Massillon

Town in Ohio, USA

Population32,641
Coordinates40.7967200, -81.5215100
Altitude289
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: Lincoln Way East (-81.521603, 40.796908)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 360 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.9 gal
29.9 L · about $29.27
Round trip
$58.54
15.8 gal · 59.8 L
Estimated CO2
70.2 kg one way
Round trip: 140.4 kg / 310 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.27 $58.54
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.51 $67.02
Premium $4.79 $37.84 $75.68
Diesel $4.30 $34.00 $68.00

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 Massillon and Cincinnati. The current time is 23:30:46.

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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.