How far is Mount Sterling, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Mount Sterling, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Warren County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Sterling and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Sterling and Cincinnati.
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Start on South London Street
2425 ft · 43 sec · South London Street
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Continue on London-Circleville Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · London-Circleville Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
2003 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
79.7 mi · 1 hr 30 min
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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 Mount Sterling 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.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
79.7 mi · 01h 30m
Route Summary
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A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mount Sterling 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 Mount Sterling to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 85.7 miles (137.9 km) and usually takes 01h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Harveysburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Mount Sterling and 43 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.19 one way or $22.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mount Sterling and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Harveysburg
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 Harveysburg.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Maysville
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mount Sterling and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 78.23 mi (125.9 km).
#1 Mount Sterling
Human settlement in Madison County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,783 |
| Coordinates | 39.7195100, -83.2651900 |
| Altitude | 275 |
| 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: 138 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $11.19 | $22.38 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $12.81 | $25.62 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $14.47 | $28.93 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $13.00 | $26.00 |
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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