How far is Prospect, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Prospect, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 51 miles (82 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Putnam County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prospect and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prospect and Cincinnati.
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Start on East Prospect Road
9 m · 1 sec · East Prospect Road
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Turn right onto State Route 73
4.4 mi · 8 min · State Route 73
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Continue on Belfast Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Belfast Pike
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Turn left onto Muntz Street
711 ft · 16 sec · Muntz Street
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Turn right onto South High Street
1925 ft · 42 sec · South High Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
29.1 mi · 43 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2174 ft · 42 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Broadway Street
1907 ft · 38 sec · South Broadway Street
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Continue straight
3 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp left toward SR 32 West
1293 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
5.9 mi · 8 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Kentucky
2647 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
10 mi · 11 min · Circle Freeway
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Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 471 North: Newport, Cincinnati
2251 ft · 55 sec
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Continue straight
5.4 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
1259 ft · 20 sec · Northeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 42 North: Reading Road, Eden Park Drive
868 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 42 North: Reading Road
159 m · 13 sec
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Turn straight onto Reading Road
1 km · 2 min · Reading Road
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Turn straight onto Burnet Avenue
862 ft · 33 sec · Burnet Avenue
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Turn left onto William Howard Taft Road
2799 ft · 1 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 Prospect and Cincinnati.
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.
West Main Street
Turn left onto West Main Street
29.1 mi · 00h 43m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Prospect to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Monterey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.2 miles from Prospect and 33.1 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 51 miles (82 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.52 one way or $17.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Monterey
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 Monterey.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Maysville
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prospect and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 50.95 mi (82 km).
#1 Prospect
Human settlement in Marion County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 994 |
| Coordinates | 39.1350700, -83.5638100 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 48m |
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 | $8.52 | $17.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $9.76 | $19.51 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $11.02 | $22.03 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $9.90 | $19.80 |
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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