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

The driving distance from New Franklin, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 234.4 miles (377.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.1 miles (323.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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
234.41 mi
03h 45m
Flight
201.11 mi
323.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.11 mi
Kilometers
323.65 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
234.41 mi
Kilometers
377.25 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Tue, May 5, 1:33 AM EDT
Return by in New Franklin
Tue, May 5, 5:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Franklin
2026-05-04T21:47
Arrive Cincinnati
Tue, May 5, 1:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:28 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
Westerville
OH

City in Ohio

From New Franklin
117.3 mi
01h 52m
To Cincinnati
117.2 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 4 8:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 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 West Nimisila Road

    1964 ft · 1 min · West Nimisila Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    6.4 mi · 12 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward I 76, I 277 West, US 224 West

    1736 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    17.4 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    103 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  9. 9

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

    787 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  14. 14

    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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
206 mi · 88%
I 76
20 mi · 9%
South Main Street
6.38 mi · 3%
Taft Road
0.97 mi
William Howard Taft Road
0.7 mi
West Nimisila Road
0.37 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
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
201.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westerville
01h 52m from New Franklin
Leave By
9:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving New Franklin and Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance 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 234.4 miles (377.3 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 117.3 miles from New Franklin and 117.2 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 201.1 miles (323.7 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 9:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.64 one way or $61.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Westerville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

19 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Franklin and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 201.11 mi (323.65 km).

New Franklin

#1 New Franklin

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States of America

Population14,275
Coordinates40.9417200, -81.5415100
Altitude333
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: West Nimisila Road (-81.541623, 40.939929)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 377 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.27 gal
31.31 L · about $30.64
Round trip
$61.28
16.54 gal · 62.62 L
Estimated CO2
73.5 kg one way
Round trip: 147 kg / 324 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.64 $61.28
Mid-grade $4.24 $35.08 $70.16
Premium $4.79 $39.61 $79.23
Diesel $4.30 $35.59 $71.19

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between New Franklin and Cincinnati. The current time is 21:47:42.

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.