How far is Oak Harbor, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Oak Harbor, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 206.3 miles (332 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Harbor and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Harbor and Cincinnati.
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Start on the route
6 m · 1 sec
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Turn slight right
22 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Mill Street
78 m · 13 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto South Church Street
65 m · 25 sec · South Church Street
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Turn left onto West Water Street
12.4 mi · 22 min · West Water Street
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Merge slight left onto East Main Street
2883 ft · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Pemberville Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Pemberville Road
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Turn slight right
1.7 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Fostoria Road
2418 ft · 40 sec · Fostoria Road
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Turn right onto Devils Hole Road
10.1 mi · 14 min · Devils Hole Road
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Turn left onto Dunbridge Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Dunbridge Road
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Turn right onto East Wooster Street
944 ft · 18 sec · East Wooster Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Wooster Street
28 m · 5 sec · East Wooster Street
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Exit the rotary onto East Wooster Street
958 ft · 20 sec · East Wooster Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward I 75 South: Dayton
59 m · 11 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto I 75 South: Dayton
1797 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
126.2 mi · 2 hr 17 min
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Merge slight left
47.8 mi · 57 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard
885 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Zoo
76 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue
1628 ft · 42 sec · West Mitchell Avenue
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Turn slight right
60 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Vine Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Vine Street
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
2638 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn slight right
103 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street
865 ft · 34 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 Oak Harbor 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.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
126 mi · 02h 17m
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 leaving Oak Harbor and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Harbor to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 206.3 miles (332 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?
Botkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 104.5 miles from Oak Harbor and 101.8 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 179.5 miles (288.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 9:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.97 one way or $53.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Oak Harbor and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Botkins
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 Botkins.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Harbor and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 179.51 mi (288.89 km).
#1 Oak Harbor
Human settlement in Ottawa County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 2,692 |
| Coordinates | 41.5067200, -83.1465900 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| 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: 332 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 34m |
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 | $26.97 | $53.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $30.88 | $61.76 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $34.87 | $69.74 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $31.33 | $62.67 |
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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