How far is Mineral Ridge, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Mineral Ridge, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 272.8 miles (439.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 241.8 miles (389.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
272.84 mi
04h 17m
Flight
241.81 mi
389.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
241.81 mi
Kilometers
389.15 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
272.84 mi
Kilometers
439.1 km
Drive Time
04h 17m

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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 04h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Sat, May 30, 8:35 AM EDT
Return by in Mineral Ridge
Sat, May 30, 12:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mineral Ridge
2026-05-30T04:17
Arrive Cincinnati
Sat, May 30, 8:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mineral Ridge
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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Mineral Ridge
135.8 mi
02h 08m
To Cincinnati
137.1 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mineral Ridge and Cincinnati.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    2174 ft · 44 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Canfield Niles Road

    2804 ft · 1 min · North Canfield Niles Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    2511 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    103 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  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 Mineral Ridge 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
15 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
206 mi · 76%
North Canfield Niles Road
43.6 mi · 16%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 7%
Taft Road
0.97 mi
William Howard Taft Road
0.7 mi
South Main Street
0.41 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
04h 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
241.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
02h 08m from Mineral Ridge
Leave By
8:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Mineral Ridge and Mostly Cloudy near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mineral Ridge to Cincinnati?

The road trip is about 272.8 miles (439.1 km) and usually takes 04h 17m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.8 miles from Mineral Ridge and 137.1 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 241.8 miles (389.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 8:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.68 one way or $71.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mineral Ridge and Mostly Cloudy near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mineral Ridge and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 241.81 mi (389.15 km).

Mineral Ridge

#1 Mineral Ridge

Census designated place

Population3,892
Coordinates41.1400600, -80.7689700
Altitude306
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 Main Street (-80.768862, 41.140058)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 439 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.63 gal
36.45 L · about $35.68
Round trip
$71.36
19.26 gal · 72.9 L
Estimated CO2
85.6 kg one way
Round trip: 171.2 kg / 377 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $35.68 $71.36
Mid-grade $4.24 $40.85 $81.70
Premium $4.79 $46.13 $92.26
Diesel $4.30 $41.45 $82.90

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Mineral Ridge and Cincinnati. The current time is 04:17:41.

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.