How far is Nelson, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Nelson, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 268 miles (431.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 39m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 19m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Delaware County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nelson and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nelson and Cincinnati.
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Start on Nelson Town Square
887 ft · 30 sec · Nelson Town Square
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Exit the rotary
7.3 mi · 11 min
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Continue on Twinsburg Warren Road
1.6 mi · 2 min · Twinsburg Warren Road
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Turn left onto Painesville Ravenna Road
4.4 mi · 8 min · Painesville Ravenna Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1720 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland
1620 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike
6.2 mi · 7 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
13.9 mi · 15 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Cleveland, Akron
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 21: Richfield, Brecksville
605 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right
106 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Brecksville Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Brecksville Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 77 South, SR 21 South
1461 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 271 South: Columbus
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
10 mi · 11 min
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Merge slight left
113.2 mi · 2 hr 3 min
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Keep slight right
103 mi · 1 hr 56 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 Nelson 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 271 South
Merge slight left
113 mi · 02h 03m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Nelson and Sunny near Cincinnati.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nelson to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 268 miles (431.3 km) and usually takes 04h 19m 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?
Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 133.4 miles from Nelson and 134.6 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 236.9 miles (381.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 8:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.01 one way or $70.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Nelson and Sunny near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Berkshire
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 Berkshire.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nelson and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 236.88 mi (381.22 km).
#1 Nelson
Township in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,140 |
| Coordinates | 41.3100600, -81.0514800 |
| Altitude | 324 |
| 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: 431 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
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 | $35.01 | $70.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $40.09 | $80.17 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $45.27 | $90.53 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $40.67 | $81.35 |
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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