How far is Pulaski, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Pulaski, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 194.2 miles (312.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.7 miles (265 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 06m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
194.25 mi
03h 33m
Flight
164.68 mi
265.03 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.68 mi
Kilometers
265.03 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
194.25 mi
Kilometers
312.62 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM EDT
Return by in Pulaski
Thu, Apr 23, 5:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pulaski
2026-04-22T21:55
Arrive Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pulaski
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Ansonia
OH

Human settlement in Darke County, Ohio, United States of America

From Pulaski
92.8 mi
01h 46m
To Cincinnati
101.4 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph N
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Pulaski and Cincinnati.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pulaski and Cincinnati.

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    3.5 mi · 4 min · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    3.8 mi · 5 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    14.4 mi · 22 min

  4. 4

    Turn left

    6.5 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East Perry Street

    16.6 mi · 23 min · East Perry Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    4 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout

    16.4 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    42.2 mi · 53 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    1236 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    21.8 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood

    10 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Continue on West 1st Street

    116 m · 7 sec · West 1st Street

  13. 13

    Continue on West 1st Street

    11 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Cincinnati

    1862 ft · 47 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    46.4 mi · 55 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard

    885 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Zoo

    76 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue

    1628 ft · 42 sec · West Mitchell Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    60 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Vine Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Vine Street

  21. 21

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue

    2638 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street

    865 ft · 34 sec · Calhoun Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pulaski and Cincinnati.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Perry Street
75.4 mi · 39%
I 75 South
46.8 mi · 24%
SR 49 South
9.96 mi · 5%
North Main Street
3.84 mi · 2%
High Street
3.45 mi · 2%
Vine Street
1.95 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

46.4 mi · 00h 55m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
164.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ansonia
01h 46m from Pulaski
Leave By
9:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Pulaski 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 Pulaski to Cincinnati?

The road trip is about 194.2 miles (312.6 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Ansonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from Pulaski and 101.4 miles from Cincinnati.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 164.7 miles (265 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 9:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.42 one way or $50.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 61 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Pulaski and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Ansonia

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Ansonia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Darke County Visitors Bureau
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

Darke County Visitors Bureau

Greenville , OH
421 S Broadway St, Greenville, OH 45331, United States
Rating 5.0/5 6 reviews Tourist information center
Advance America
Practical stop 7.3 mi away

Advance America

Greenville , OH
537 Wagner Ave, Greenville, OH 45331, United States
Rating 5.0/5 429 reviews Loan agency,Financial institution,Money order service,Money transfer service
Greenville City Hall
Meeting point 8.4 mi away

Greenville City Hall

Greenville , OH
Greenville Muncipal Building, 100 Public Square, Greenville, OH 45331
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.3 mi away

Radiant Church Greenville

Greenville , OH
5256 Sebring Warner Rd, Greenville, OH 45331, United States
Rating 5.0/5 10 reviews Church

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ansonia.

RAIL

Connersville station

76 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pulaski and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 164.68 mi (265.03 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Pulaski

Census-designated place in Williams County, Ohio, United States

Population2,366
Coordinates41.5106100, -84.5077300
Altitude232
CountryUnited States
Cincinnati

#2 Cincinnati

The third most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.

Population304,548
Coordinates39.1271100, -84.5143900
Altitude191
CountryUnited States
Start: High Street (-84.507751, 41.51061)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 313 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.86 gal
25.95 L · about $25.42
Round trip
$50.83
13.72 gal · 51.9 L
Estimated CO2
61 kg one way
Round trip: 121.9 kg / 269 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $25.42 $50.83
Mid-grade $4.24 $29.10 $58.20
Premium $4.79 $32.86 $65.72
Diesel $4.30 $29.53 $59.05

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

There is no time difference between Pulaski and Cincinnati. The current time is 21:55:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.