How far is Payne, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Payne, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 166.3 miles (267.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 48m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Payne and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Payne and Cincinnati.
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Start on the route
12 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto West Townline Street
52 m · 5 sec · West Townline Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
8.6 mi · 15 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
6.6 mi · 7 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 224: Van Wort
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Van Wert-Decatur Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Van Wert-Decatur Road
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Continue on West Ervin Road
1.3 km · 1 min · West Ervin Road
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
55.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min · South Washington Street
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Take the exit slight right
1236 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
21.8 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood
10 mi · 15 min
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Continue on West 1st Street
116 m · 7 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
11 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
1862 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
46.4 mi · 55 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 Payne and Cincinnati.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
South Washington Street
Turn right onto South Washington Street
55.5 mi · 01h 12m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Payne and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance 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 Payne to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 166.3 miles (267.6 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?
Arcanum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.9 miles from Payne and 87.4 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 135.2 miles (217.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.75 one way or $43.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Payne and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Arcanum
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Darke County Visitors Bureau
Advance America
Greenville City Hall
Arcanum Community of Faith Church
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arcanum.
Connersville station
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Payne and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 135.23 mi (217.63 km).
#1 Payne
Human settlement in Paulding County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,132 |
| Coordinates | 41.0775500, -84.7271800 |
| Altitude | 227 |
| 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: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $21.75 | $43.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $24.90 | $49.80 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $28.12 | $56.23 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $25.26 | $50.53 |
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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