How far is Randolph, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Randolph, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 243.3 miles (391.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 217.1 miles (349.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
243.29 mi
03h 48m
Flight
217.11 mi
349.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
217.11 mi
Kilometers
349.41 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
243.29 mi
Kilometers
391.54 km
Drive Time
03h 48m

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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 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Tue, May 12, 11:02 PM EDT
Return by in Randolph
Wed, May 13, 2:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Randolph
2026-05-12T19:14
Arrive Cincinnati
Tue, May 12, 11:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 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
9:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Randolph
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
Westerville
OH

City in Ohio

From Randolph
121.4 mi
01h 54m
To Cincinnati
121.9 mi
01h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Waterloo Road

    22 m · 6 sec · Waterloo Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Route 44

    967 ft · 28 sec · State Route 44

  3. 3

    Turn right

    17.5 mi · 24 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    17.4 mi · 21 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    103 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive

    787 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road

    1.3 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
206 mi · 85%
State Route 44
17.6 mi · 7%
Taft Road
0.97 mi
William Howard Taft Road
0.7 mi
Calhoun Street
0.19 mi
Ohio Avenue
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Keep slight right

103 mi · 01h 56m

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 48m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.2 mi
217.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westerville
01h 54m from Randolph
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Randolph and Sunny near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Randolph to Cincinnati?

The road trip is about 243.3 miles (391.5 km) and usually takes 03h 48m 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?

Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.4 miles from Randolph and 121.9 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 217.1 miles (349.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.2 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 9:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.83 one way or $63.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Randolph and Sunny near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Westerville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Westerville, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

19 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Randolph and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 217.11 mi (349.41 km).

Randolph

#1 Randolph

Township in Portage County, Ohio

Population5,298
Coordinates41.0328400, -81.2484400
Altitude351
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: Waterloo Road (-81.248438, 41.03293)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 392 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.59 gal
32.5 L · about $31.83
Round trip
$63.65
17.18 gal · 65 L
Estimated CO2
76.3 kg one way
Round trip: 152.7 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.83 $63.65
Mid-grade $4.24 $36.44 $72.88
Premium $4.79 $41.15 $82.29
Diesel $4.30 $36.97 $73.94

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Randolph and Cincinnati. The current time is 19:14:10.

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.