How far is Napoleon, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Napoleon, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 157.8 miles (254 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 12m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 06m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Napoleon and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Napoleon and Cincinnati.
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Start on East Clinton Street
26 m · 9 sec · East Clinton Street
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Turn left onto North Perry Street
10.1 mi · 15 min · North Perry Street
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Turn left onto Railway Avenue
1042 ft · 20 sec · Railway Avenue
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Turn right onto South Keyser Street
12.8 mi · 19 min · South Keyser Street
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Turn left
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn straight onto North Elm Street
13.5 mi · 18 min · North Elm Street
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Continue on North Perrysburg Road
816 ft · 14 sec · North Perrysburg Road
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Continue on Ottawa Road - South Perrysburg Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Ottawa Road - South Perrysburg Road
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Continue on North West Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · North West Street
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Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
145 m · 10 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto North Elizabeth Street
2531 ft · 47 sec · North Elizabeth Street
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Turn right onto West Wayne Street
84 m · 10 sec · West Wayne Street
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Turn left onto North West Street
2451 ft · 49 sec · North West Street
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Turn right onto West Elm Street
1529 ft · 31 sec · West Elm Street
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Turn left onto South Metcalf Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Metcalf Street
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Continue on South Dixie Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto West Breese Road
1135 ft · 36 sec · West Breese Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Dayton
1279 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
65.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min
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Merge slight left
47.8 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard
885 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Zoo
76 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue
1628 ft · 42 sec · West Mitchell Avenue
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Turn slight right
60 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Vine Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Vine Street
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
2638 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn slight right
103 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street
865 ft · 34 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 Napoleon 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 75 South
Merge slight left
65.5 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Napoleon and Sunny near Cincinnati.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Napoleon to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 173.5 miles (279.2 km) and usually takes 03h 06m 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?
Kirkwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 85.1 miles from Napoleon and 88.4 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 157.8 miles (254 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 10:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.67 one way or $45.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Napoleon and Sunny near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Kirkwood
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 Kirkwood.
Connersville station
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Napoleon and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 157.85 mi (254.03 km).
#1 Napoleon
City in and the county seat of Henry County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 8,147 |
| Coordinates | 41.3922700, -84.1252200 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| 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: 279 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 09m |
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 | $22.67 | $45.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $25.96 | $51.92 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $29.31 | $58.63 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $26.34 | $52.68 |
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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