How far is McConnelsville, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from McConnelsville, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 185.4 miles (298.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 14m 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
185.35 mi
03h 07m
Flight
146.6 mi
235.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
146.6 mi
Kilometers
235.93 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.35 mi
Kilometers
298.3 km
Drive Time
03h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Sun, Apr 19, 2:21 AM EDT
Return by in McConnelsville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McConnelsville
2026-04-18T23:14
Arrive Cincinnati
Sun, Apr 19, 2:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 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
10:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in McConnelsville
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
Harrisburg
OH

City in Ohio, United States of America

From McConnelsville
92.6 mi
01h 33m
To Cincinnati
92.7 mi
01h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph S
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    22 m · 29 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn uturn onto West Main Street

    1203 ft · 26 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West Riverside Drive

    1776 ft · 32 sec · West Riverside Drive

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Riverside Drive

    35 m · 2 sec · West Riverside Drive

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto West Riverside Drive

    2704 ft · 46 sec · West Riverside Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    17.8 mi · 26 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on South River Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · South River Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Wayne Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Wayne Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on 9th Street

    1333 ft · 32 sec · 9th Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Linden Avenue

    1035 ft · 31 sec · Linden Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Lee Street

    2154 ft · 55 sec · Lee Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto State Street

    1046 ft · 33 sec · State Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward State Street

    882 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    44.4 mi · 48 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South

    1.5 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    1699 ft · 42 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    2411 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    97.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min · South Freeway

  24. 24

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

    787 ft · 19 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road

    1.3 km · 2 min

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McConnelsville 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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Freeway
97.4 mi · 53%
State Street
44.8 mi · 24%
Main Street
18.5 mi · 10%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10.9 mi · 6%
South River Road
6.16 mi · 3%
I 270 South
1.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.8 mi
146.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrisburg
01h 33m from McConnelsville
Leave By
10:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving McConnelsville 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 McConnelsville to Cincinnati?

The road trip is about 185.4 miles (298.3 km) and usually takes 03h 07m 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?

Harrisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.6 miles from McConnelsville and 92.7 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 10:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.23 one way or $48.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around McConnelsville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Harrisburg

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Harrisburg, 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 Harrisburg.

BUS

Columbus, OH

22 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McConnelsville and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 146.6 mi (235.93 km).

McConnelsville

#1 McConnelsville

Town in Morgan County, Ohio

Population1,720
Coordinates39.6486800, -81.8531900
Altitude211
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: South Kennebec Avenue (-81.853297, 39.648684)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 298 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.54 gal
24.76 L · about $24.23
Round trip
$48.46
13.08 gal · 49.52 L
Estimated CO2
58.1 kg one way
Round trip: 116.2 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.23 $48.46
Mid-grade $4.24 $27.74 $55.49
Premium $4.79 $31.33 $62.65
Diesel $4.30 $28.15 $56.30

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between McConnelsville and Cincinnati. The current time is 23:14:32.

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.