How far is New Lexington, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from New Lexington, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 153.3 miles (246.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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 02h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in Madison County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Lexington and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Lexington and Cincinnati.
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Start on the route
32 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto West Brown Street
54 m · 12 sec · West Brown Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
2159 ft · 37 sec · North Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Monument Street
98 m · 13 sec · Monument Street
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
2328 ft · 45 sec · West Broadway Street
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Turn right
8 mi · 12 min
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Exit the roundabout onto North Columbus Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Columbus Street
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Continue on Ohio State Route 13
11.6 mi · 18 min · Ohio State Route 13
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Take the ramp left
1625 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
23.1 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South
1869 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10.9 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
1415 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati
1699 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati
2411 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
97.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min · South Freeway
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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 New Lexington 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.
South Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
97.4 mi · 01h 49m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Lexington to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 153.3 miles (246.7 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?
Range is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.3 miles from New Lexington and 73.9 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.04 one way or $40.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Range
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
London City Hall
Pleasant Twp Hall
Madison Township Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Range.
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Lexington and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 129.58 mi (208.54 km).
#1 New Lexington
City in Perry County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 4,671 |
| Coordinates | 39.7139600, -82.2084800 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| 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: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $20.04 | $40.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $22.95 | $45.90 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $25.91 | $51.83 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $23.28 | $46.57 |
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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