How far is Palmyra, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Palmyra, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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
163.11 mi
02h 37m
Flight
143.38 mi
230.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.38 mi
Kilometers
230.74 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.11 mi
Kilometers
262.5 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 3:03 AM EDT
Return by in Palmyra
Sat, Apr 18, 5:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palmyra
2026-04-18T00:25
Arrive Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 3:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palmyra
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
Antioch
OH

Village in United States of America

From Palmyra
81.4 mi
01h 18m
To Cincinnati
81.7 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 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 Palmyra and Cincinnati.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Gregg Road

    95 m · 19 sec · Gregg Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Zolman Road

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Zolman Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    1198 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Mount Gilead Road

    7.3 mi · 13 min · Mount Gilead Road

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 95

    1.9 mi · 3 min · State Route 95

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left toward Columbus

    1872 ft · 46 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    43.6 mi · 49 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    103 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive

    787 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Columbus
147 mi · 90%
Mount Gilead Road
7.3 mi · 4%
Zolman Road
4.73 mi · 3%
State Route 95
1.92 mi · 1%
Taft Road
0.97 mi · 1%
William Howard Taft Road
0.7 mi
Longest Stretch

Columbus

Keep slight right

103 mi · 01h 56m

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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
143.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Antioch
01h 18m from Palmyra
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Palmyra 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 Palmyra to Cincinnati?

The road trip is about 163.1 miles (262.5 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Antioch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.4 miles from Palmyra and 81.7 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 143.4 miles (230.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.34 one way or $42.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Antioch

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 Antioch and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
Grove City Administration Office
Meeting point 14.6 mi away

Grove City Administration Office

Grove City , OH
4035 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.4 mi away

Madison Township Hall

Washington Court House , OH
10192 US-62, Washington Court House, OH 43160
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

32 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

119 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palmyra and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 143.38 mi (230.74 km).

Palmyra

#1 Palmyra

Township in Portage County, Ohio

Population2,908
Coordinates40.5445000, -82.5404400
Altitude366
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: Gregg Road (-82.540463, 40.544341)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.76 gal
21.79 L · about $21.34
Round trip
$42.68
11.52 gal · 43.58 L
Estimated CO2
51.2 kg one way
Round trip: 102.4 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.34 $42.68
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.43 $48.87
Premium $4.79 $27.59 $55.18
Diesel $4.30 $24.79 $49.58

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 Palmyra and Cincinnati. The current time is 00:25:59.

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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.