How far is Peru, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Peru, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 204 miles (328.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
A city in Summit County, Ohio.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Peru and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Peru and Cincinnati.
-
1
Start on the route
23 m · 3 sec
-
2
Continue on County Highway 92
829 ft · 41 sec · County Highway 92
-
3
Turn left
9.8 mi · 14 min
-
4
Turn left
2074 ft · 44 sec
-
5
Turn right onto State Route 598
20.1 mi · 28 min · State Route 598
-
6
Continue on Portland Way North
2.7 mi · 6 min · Portland Way North
-
7
Continue straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
-
8
Turn left onto State Route 61
7.6 mi · 10 min · State Route 61
-
9
Continue on North Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
-
10
Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street
-
11
Turn slight left onto State Route 61
5.3 mi · 7 min · State Route 61
-
12
Continue on Sunbury State Road
2778 ft · 46 sec · Sunbury State Road
-
13
Continue on State Route 61
5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 61
-
14
Take the ramp right
1895 ft · 36 sec
-
15
Merge slight left
32.7 mi · 37 min
-
16
Keep slight right
103 mi · 1 hr 56 min
-
17
Take the exit slight right toward Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive
787 ft · 19 sec
-
18
Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road
1.3 km · 2 min
-
19
Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road
1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road
-
20
Continue on Calhoun Street
995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street
-
21
Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue
-
22
Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Peru 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.
State Route 61
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Peru and 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 Peru to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 204 miles (328.3 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?
Grove City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 97.8 miles from Peru and 106.2 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 172.3 miles (277.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.68 one way or $53.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Peru and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Grove City
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 Grove City.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Peru and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 172.32 mi (277.33 km).
#1 Peru
Township in Morrow County, Ohio
| Population | 1,531 |
| Coordinates | 41.1700500, -82.6424000 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| 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: 328 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 32m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $26.68 | $53.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $30.54 | $61.08 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $34.49 | $68.98 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $30.99 | $61.98 |
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 23, 2026
Distance to Other Cities
Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.