How far is Norwood, OH from Symmes, OH?

The driving distance from Norwood, OH to Symmes, OH is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
12.76 mi
00h 22m
Flight
10.79 mi
17.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.79 mi
Kilometers
17.36 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.76 mi
Kilometers
20.53 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Symmes
Wed, Apr 15, 10:48 AM EDT
Return by in Norwood
Wed, Apr 15, 11:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwood
2026-04-15T10:26
Arrive Symmes
Wed, Apr 15, 10:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Norwood
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kenwood
OH

Country house in Hampstead, London

From Norwood
6.4 mi
00h 11m
To Symmes
6.4 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Norwood and Symmes.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norwood and Symmes.

  1. 1

    Start on Montgomery Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Montgomery Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Norwood Avenue

    821 ft · 27 sec · Norwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wesley Avenue

    102 m · 21 sec · Wesley Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward SR 562 East

    1022 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Norwood Lateral Expressway

    1 km · 50 sec · Norwood Lateral Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Columbus

    1975 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto Northeast Expressway

    5.7 mi · 7 min · Northeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway

    1295 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway, Montgomery

    649 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

    1866 ft · 33 sec · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Montgomery Road

    71 m · 4 sec · Montgomery Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Montgomery Road

    719 ft · 20 sec · Montgomery Road

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Main Street

    1282 ft · 43 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Remington Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Remington Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Loveland Madeira Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Loveland Madeira Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Hopewell Road

    72 m · 6 sec · Hopewell Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hopewell Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwood and Symmes.

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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
132.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Expressway
5.68 mi · 45%
Loveland Madeira Road
2.22 mi · 17%
Remington Road
1.54 mi · 12%
Montgomery Road
0.88 mi · 7%
Norwood Lateral Expressway
0.64 mi · 5%
I 71 North
0.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Northeast Expressway

Merge slight right onto Northeast Expressway

5.68 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.9 mi
10.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenwood
00h 11m from Norwood
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Norwood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Symmes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norwood to Symmes?

The road trip is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.4 miles from Norwood and 6.4 miles from Symmes.

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

The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.67 one way or $3.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Norwood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Symmes.

Stop Ideas Near Kenwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Kenwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 5.3 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Westwood Town Hall
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Westwood Town Hall

Cincinnati , OH
3017 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Rating 4.4/5 14 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8.1 mi away

Dayton City Building

Dayton , KY
528 6th Ave, Dayton, KY 41074
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City administration
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

Westwood Town Center Historic District

Cincinnati , OH
Cincinnati, OH 45211, United States
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kenwood.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

16 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

19 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

81 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwood and Symmes. Straight-line distance: 10.79 mi (17.36 km).

Norwood

#1 Norwood

City in Ohio

Population19,696
Coordinates39.1556100, -84.4596600
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Symmes

Township in Hamilton County, Ohio

Population446
Coordinates39.2470000, -84.2963300
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Start: Norwood (-84.45966, 39.15561)
End: Symmes (-84.29633, 39.247)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.45 gal
1.7 L · about $1.67
Round trip
$3.33
0.9 gal · 3.4 L
Estimated CO2
4 kg one way
Round trip: 8 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $1.67 $3.33
Mid-grade $4.24 $1.91 $3.82
Premium $4.79 $2.16 $4.31
Diesel $4.30 $1.94 $3.87

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Norwood and Symmes. The current time is 10:26:19.

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.