How far is Providence, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Providence, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 177 miles (284.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.
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.
Village in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Providence and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Providence and Cincinnati.
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Start on Providence-Neapolis-Swanton Road
23 m · 7 sec · Providence-Neapolis-Swanton Road
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Turn left onto South River Road
1.1 km · 1 min · South River Road
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Turn right onto Grand Rapids Road
1006 ft · 26 sec · Grand Rapids Road
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Turn left onto Front Street
2735 ft · 54 sec · Front Street
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Continue on River Road West
151 m · 10 sec · River Road West
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Turn slight right onto Kellogg Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Kellogg Road
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Turn right onto Otsego Pike
3 mi · 5 min · Otsego Pike
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Turn left
8.8 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right
2739 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
124.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min
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Merge slight left
47.8 mi · 57 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 Providence and Cincinnati.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Otsego Pike
Merge slight left
125 mi · 02h 15m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Providence and Sunny near Cincinnati.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Providence to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 177 miles (284.8 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?
Anna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.4 miles from Providence and 80.5 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 161.9 miles (260.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.16 one way or $46.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Providence and Sunny near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Anna
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 Anna.
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Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Providence and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 161.88 mi (260.52 km).
#1 Providence
Ghost town in Lucas County, Ohio
| Population | 3,446 |
| Coordinates | 41.4183900, -83.8730000 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| 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: 285 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
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 | $23.16 | $46.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $26.51 | $53.03 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $29.94 | $59.88 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $26.90 | $53.80 |
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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