How far is New Franklin, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from New Franklin, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 07m 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
248.26 mi
04h 03m
Flight
214.88 mi
345.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
214.88 mi
Kilometers
345.81 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
248.26 mi
Kilometers
399.53 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 7:54 PM EDT
Return by in New Franklin
Sat, Apr 18, 11:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Franklin
2026-04-18T15:51
Arrive Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 7:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 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
8:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Franklin
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
Galena
OH

Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

From New Franklin
123.9 mi
02h 01m
To Cincinnati
124.3 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 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 New Franklin and Cincinnati.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Franklin and Cincinnati.

  1. 1

    Start on Union Avenue Southeast

    35 m · 8 sec · Union Avenue Southeast

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lisbon Street Northeast

    9.6 mi · 17 min · Lisbon Street Northeast

  3. 3

    Continue on East Nassau Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Nassau Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Lincoln Street East

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street East

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Trump Avenue Southeast

    1630 ft · 32 sec · Trump Avenue Southeast

  6. 6

    Take the exit right toward US 30 West: Massillon

    38.1 mi · 46 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on West Lincoln Way

    22.2 mi · 28 min · West Lincoln Way

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    3100 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    69.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    103 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  11. 11

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

    787 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Franklin 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
173 mi · 70%
US 30 West
38.1 mi · 15%
West Lincoln Way
22.2 mi · 9%
Lisbon Street Northeast
9.62 mi · 4%
East Nassau Street
1.57 mi · 1%
Lincoln Street East
1.18 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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
214.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galena
02h 01m from New Franklin
Leave By
8:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving New Franklin 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 New Franklin to Cincinnati?

The road trip is about 248.2 miles (399.5 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.9 miles from New Franklin and 124.3 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 214.9 miles (345.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 8:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.46 one way or $64.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Galena

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

30 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Franklin and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 214.88 mi (345.81 km).

New Franklin

#1 New Franklin

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

Population14,101
Coordinates40.7983900, -81.0920400
Altitude391
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: Union Avenue Southeast (-81.091795, 40.798422)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 400 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.76 gal
33.16 L · about $32.46
Round trip
$64.91
17.52 gal · 66.32 L
Estimated CO2
77.9 kg one way
Round trip: 155.7 kg / 343 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $32.46 $64.91
Mid-grade $4.24 $37.16 $74.32
Premium $4.79 $41.96 $83.92
Diesel $4.30 $37.70 $75.41

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between New Franklin and Cincinnati. The current time is 15:51:00.

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.