How far is Plain City, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Plain City, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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 01h 56m.
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
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Village in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plain City and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plain City and Cincinnati.
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Start on the route
25 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Gay Street
18 m · 5 sec · Gay Street
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Turn right onto West Bigelow Avenue
100 m · 16 sec · West Bigelow Avenue
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Turn right onto Maple Street
67 m · 15 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
2960 ft · 58 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Jefferson Avenue
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Jefferson Avenue
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Continue on London – Delaware Road
16.3 mi · 23 min · London – Delaware Road
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Continue on Lafayette Road
2125 ft · 52 sec · Lafayette Road
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Continue on Elm Street
1114 ft · 27 sec · Elm Street
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Continue on East High Street
1051 ft · 47 sec · East High Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1662 ft · 46 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West Center Street
1.2 km · 1 min · West Center Street
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Continue on Washington-London Road
10.6 mi · 19 min · Washington-London Road
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Continue on State Route 38
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 38
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
1589 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
70.6 mi · 1 hr 20 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 Plain City 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.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
70.6 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Plain City and Mostly Clear near Cincinnati.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plain City to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 105.9 miles (170.5 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Port William is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53 miles from Plain City and 52.9 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.8 miles (152.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 2:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.86 one way or $27.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Plain City and Mostly Clear near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Port William
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 Port William.
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plain City and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 94.83 mi (152.62 km).
#1 Plain City
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 4,761 |
| Coordinates | 40.1075600, -83.2674200 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| 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: 171 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $13.86 | $27.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $15.87 | $31.73 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $17.91 | $35.83 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.10 | $32.19 |
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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