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

The driving distance from New Madison, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59 miles (95 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.65 mi
01h 39m
Flight
59.01 mi
94.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.01 mi
Kilometers
94.96 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.65 mi
Kilometers
120.14 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 5:01 AM EDT
Return by in New Madison
Thu, Apr 23, 6:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Madison
2026-04-23T03:22
Arrive Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 5:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Madison
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
West Elkton
OH

Human settlement in Preble County, Ohio, United States of America

From New Madison
34.1 mi
00h 49m
To Cincinnati
40.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between New Madison and Cincinnati.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Street

    1382 ft · 28 sec · East Washington Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Duffield Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Duffield Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    3.7 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street South

    11.3 mi · 14 min · Main Street South

  5. 5

    Continue on North Barron Street

    19.1 mi · 29 min · North Barron Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Eaton Road

    27 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Eaton Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Eaton Road

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Hamilton Eaton Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Riverside Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Riverside Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Central Avenue

    2453 ft · 43 sec · Central Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Pleasant Avenue

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Pleasant Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Hamilton Avenue

    6 mi · 10 min · Hamilton Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp left toward SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Winton Road South

    2077 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Winton Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Winton Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Spring Grove Avenue

    1039 ft · 29 sec · Spring Grove Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Clifton Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Clifton Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Clifton Avenue

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West McMillan Avenue

    1724 ft · 57 sec · West McMillan Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Ohio Avenue

    30 m · 3 sec · Ohio Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Madison and Cincinnati.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Barron Street
19.1 mi · 26%
Main Street South
11.3 mi · 15%
Hamilton Eaton Road
6.75 mi · 9%
Hamilton Avenue
5.98 mi · 8%
Pleasant Avenue
5.31 mi · 7%
Winton Road
3.75 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

North Barron Street

Continue on North Barron Street

19.1 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
59 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Elkton
00h 49m from New Madison
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Madison and Sunny near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Madison to Cincinnati?

The road trip is about 74.6 miles (120.1 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

West Elkton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.1 miles from New Madison and 40.5 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 59 miles (95 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.74 one way or $19.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Madison and Sunny near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near West Elkton

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

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

RAIL

Connersville station

50 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

54 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

54 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Madison and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 59.01 mi (94.96 km).

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#1 New Madison

Human settlement in Darke County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,273
Coordinates39.9678300, -84.7091200
Altitude338
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: East Washington Street (-84.709238, 39.967706)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.63 gal
9.97 L · about $9.74
Round trip
$19.49
5.26 gal · 19.94 L
Estimated CO2
23.4 kg one way
Round trip: 46.7 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.74 $19.49
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.16 $22.31
Premium $4.79 $12.60 $25.20
Diesel $4.30 $11.32 $22.64

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New Madison and Cincinnati. The current time is 03:22:27.

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.