How far is Newport, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Newport, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 220.5 miles (354.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 44m 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 03h 52m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newport and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newport and Cincinnati.
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Start on Charles Street
560 ft · 30 sec · Charles Street
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Turn left onto Morus Street
99 m · 20 sec · Morus Street
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Turn left
1.1 km · 59 sec
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Continue on Carpenter Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · Carpenter Bridge
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Take the ramp right
36 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
16 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit right
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg
1835 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Corridor D
10.2 mi · 12 min · Corridor D
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Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, SR 32 West, SR 7 South: Athens, Pomeroy
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto SR 7
10.9 mi · 13 min · SR 7
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Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West, SR 32 West: Athens, Chillicothe
21.3 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
1.2 km · 47 sec · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Continue on East Bentbrook Drive
7.1 mi · 9 min · East Bentbrook Drive
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Continue on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
128.4 mi · 2 hr 35 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Kentucky
2647 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
10 mi · 11 min · Circle Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 471 North: Newport, Cincinnati
2251 ft · 55 sec
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
1259 ft · 20 sec · Northeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 42 North: Reading Road, Eden Park Drive
868 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 42 North: Reading Road
159 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Reading Road
1 km · 2 min · Reading Road
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Turn straight onto Burnet Avenue
862 ft · 33 sec · Burnet Avenue
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Turn left onto William Howard Taft Road
2799 ft · 1 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 Newport 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.
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Continue on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
128 mi · 02h 35m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Newport and Mostly Clear near Cincinnati.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newport to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 220.5 miles (354.9 km) and usually takes 03h 52m 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?
Beaver is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110.2 miles from Newport and 110.4 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.8 miles (284.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.82 one way or $57.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Newport and Mostly Clear near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Beaver
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 Beaver.
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Huntington
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 176.81 mi (284.55 km).
#1 Newport
City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States
| Population | 1,909 |
| Coordinates | 39.3909100, -81.2267800 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| 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: 355 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
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 | $28.82 | $57.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $33.00 | $66.01 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $37.27 | $74.53 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $33.49 | $66.97 |
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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