How far is Oberlin, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Oberlin, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 217.7 miles (350.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 192.6 miles (310 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 26m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 43m.
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.
The fifteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Columbus metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oberlin and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oberlin and Cincinnati.
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Start on South Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on North Ashland-Oberlin Road
6 mi · 11 min · North Ashland-Oberlin Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2424 ft · 48 sec · North Main Street
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Continue on South Ashland-Oberlin Road
658 ft · 13 sec · South Ashland-Oberlin Road
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Continue on North Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Ashland-Oberlin Road
19.7 mi · 28 min · South Ashland-Oberlin Road
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Take the ramp right
997 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 1 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Take the exit right
2527 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
79 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Keep slight right
103 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive
787 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road
1.1 km · 2 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 Oberlin and Cincinnati.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Main Street
Keep slight right
103 mi · 01h 56m
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.
Sunny leaving Oberlin and Sunny near Cincinnati.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oberlin to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 217.7 miles (350.4 km) and usually takes 03h 43m 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?
Columbus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.1 miles from Oberlin and 108.7 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 192.6 miles (310 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 9:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.45 one way or $56.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oberlin and Sunny near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Columbus
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 Columbus.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oberlin and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 192.61 mi (309.97 km).
#1 Oberlin
City in Ohio
| Population | 8,132 |
| Coordinates | 41.2939400, -82.2173800 |
| Altitude | 248 |
| 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: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $28.45 | $56.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $32.58 | $65.16 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $36.79 | $73.57 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $33.05 | $66.11 |
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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