How far is Oxford, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Oxford, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 39 miles (62.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
38.99 mi
00h 56m
Flight
29.01 mi
46.68 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.01 mi
Kilometers
46.68 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.99 mi
Kilometers
62.75 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 8:05 PM EDT
Return by in Oxford
Sat, Apr 18, 9:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oxford
2026-04-18T19:09
Arrive Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 8:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oxford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Northgate
OH

Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio

From Oxford
19.5 mi
00h 28m
To Cincinnati
19.5 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Oxford and Cincinnati.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oxford and Cincinnati.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    83 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    23 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South College Avenue

    127 m · 22 sec · South College Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Spring Street

    892 ft · 27 sec · West Spring Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2467 ft · 57 sec · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Chestnut Street

    1 km · 2 min · East Chestnut Street

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Oxford Millville Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Oxford Millville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Millville Oxford Road

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Millville Oxford Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Walnut Street

    1748 ft · 35 sec · Walnut Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Millville Ross Road

    10.2 mi · 14 min · Millville Ross Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward I 275 West: Indianapolis

    1740 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Circle Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 74 East, US 52 East: Cincinnati

    2335 ft · 57 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Northwest Expressway

    9.5 mi · 11 min · Northwest Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South, US 27 South, US 127 South, US 52 East: Lexington

    2286 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    1824 ft · 28 sec · Mill Creek Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 27 South, US 127 South, US 52 East: Hopple Street

    1666 ft · 48 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Hopple Street

    1140 ft · 32 sec · Hopple Street

  19. 19

    Continue on West Martin Luther King Junior Drive

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Martin Luther King Junior Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    2726 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West McMillan Avenue

    1724 ft · 57 sec · West McMillan Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Ohio Avenue

    30 m · 3 sec · Ohio Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oxford and Cincinnati.

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Millville Ross Road
10.2 mi · 26%
Northwest Expressway
9.53 mi · 24%
Millville Oxford Road
4.88 mi · 13%
Circle Freeway
4.83 mi · 12%
Oxford Millville Road
3.97 mi · 10%
West Martin Luther King Junior Drive
0.83 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Millville Ross Road

Continue on Millville Ross Road

10.2 mi · 00h 14m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
29 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northgate
00h 28m from Oxford
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oxford 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 Oxford to Cincinnati?

The road trip is about 39 miles (62.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Northgate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.5 miles from Oxford and 19.5 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 29 miles (46.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Oxford and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Northgate

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 Northgate and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.1 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Cincinnati City Hall
Meeting point 12.7 mi away

Cincinnati City Hall

Cincinnati , OH
801 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Rating 3.5/5 32 reviews City government office,City Hall,District government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.3 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 8.7 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 Northgate.

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

17 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

18 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Connersville station

64 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

98 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oxford and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 29.01 mi (46.68 km).

Oxford

#1 Oxford

City in Butler County, Ohio, United States of America

Population23,535
Coordinates39.5070000, -84.7452300
Altitude283
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: (-84.74538, 39.507001)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.21 L · about $5.11
Round trip
$10.23
2.76 gal · 10.42 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.11 $10.23
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.85 $11.71
Premium $4.79 $6.61 $13.22
Diesel $4.30 $5.94 $11.88

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Oxford and Cincinnati. The current time is 19:09:32.

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.