How far is Oak Hill, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Oak Hill, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oak Hill and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oak Hill and Cincinnati.
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Start on Maple Street
15 m · 4 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto Front Street
2337 ft · 40 sec · Front Street
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Turn left onto North Jackson Street
11 mi · 17 min · North Jackson Street
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Take the ramp left
1484 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
99 mi · 2 hr · 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 Oak Hill 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
Merge slight left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
99 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Oak Hill and Sunny near Cincinnati.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oak Hill to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 130.6 miles (210.2 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Unity is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Oak Hill and 65.4 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.4 miles (169.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.2 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 1:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Oak Hill and Sunny near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Unity
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 Unity.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Cincinnati, OH
Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oak Hill and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 105.44 mi (169.69 km).
#1 Oak Hill
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,531 |
| Coordinates | 38.8939600, -82.5734900 |
| Altitude | 213 |
| 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: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.08 | $34.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $19.56 | $39.11 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $22.08 | $44.16 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $19.84 | $39.68 |
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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