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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
220.55 mi
03h 52m
Flight
176.81 mi
284.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
176.81 mi
Kilometers
284.55 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
220.55 mi
Kilometers
354.94 km
Drive Time
03h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM EDT
Return by in Newport
Thu, Apr 23, 7:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newport
2026-04-22T23:40
Arrive Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 3:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 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
9:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newport
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
Beaver
OH

Human settlement in Ohio, USA

From Newport
110.2 mi
01h 56m
To Cincinnati
110.4 mi
01h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
57°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Charles Street

    560 ft · 30 sec · Charles Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Morus Street

    99 m · 20 sec · Morus Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  4. 4

    Continue on Carpenter Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · Carpenter Bridge

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    36 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    16 mi · 18 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50: Downtown Parkersburg

    1835 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Corridor D

    10.2 mi · 12 min · Corridor D

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 50 West, SR 32 West, SR 7 South: Athens, Pomeroy

    1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto SR 7

    10.9 mi · 13 min · SR 7

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West, SR 32 West: Athens, Chillicothe

    21.3 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on East Bentbrook Drive

    7.1 mi · 9 min · East Bentbrook Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    128.4 mi · 2 hr 35 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Kentucky

    2647 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · Circle Freeway

  18. 18

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 471 North: Newport, Cincinnati

    2251 ft · 55 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1259 ft · 20 sec · Northeast Expressway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward US 42 North: Reading Road, Eden Park Drive

    868 ft · 21 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on US 42 North: Reading Road

    159 m · 13 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Reading Road

    1 km · 2 min · Reading Road

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Burnet Avenue

    862 ft · 33 sec · Burnet Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto William Howard Taft Road

    2799 ft · 1 min · William Howard Taft Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  29. 29

    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.

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
29 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
129 mi · 59%
US 50 West
21.9 mi · 10%
SR 7
10.9 mi · 5%
Corridor D
10.2 mi · 5%
Circle Freeway
9.95 mi · 5%
East Bentbrook Drive
7.07 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 52m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.7 mi
176.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beaver
01h 56m from Newport
Leave By
9:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

37 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

63 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

76 mi away
1050 8th Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

92 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newport and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 176.81 mi (284.55 km).

Newport

#1 Newport

City in Washington County, Minnesota, United States

Population1,909
Coordinates39.3909100, -81.2267800
Altitude197
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: Charles Street (-81.22675, 39.390909)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 355 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
7.78 gal
29.46 L · about $28.82
Round trip
$57.65
15.56 gal · 58.92 L
Estimated CO2
69.1 kg one way
Round trip: 138.3 kg / 305 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Newport and Cincinnati. The current time is 23:40:10.

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.