How far is Rome, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Rome, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 108 miles (173.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.9 miles (149.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
108.03 mi
01h 47m
Flight
92.89 mi
149.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.89 mi
Kilometers
149.5 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.03 mi
Kilometers
173.85 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Wed, Apr 15, 12:06 AM EDT
Return by in Rome
Wed, Apr 15, 1:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rome
2026-04-14T22:19
Arrive Cincinnati
Wed, Apr 15, 12:06 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rome
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Port William
OH

Village in Ohio

From Rome
53.9 mi
00h 53m
To Cincinnati
54.1 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
17 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Pasadena Avenue

    1805 ft · 1 min · Pasadena Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Broad Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 270 South

    694 ft · 17 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South

    1631 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    6.1 mi · 7 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Cincinnati

    2955 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    1573 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    97.1 mi · 1 hr 49 min · South Freeway

  9. 9

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

    787 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rome 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Freeway
97.1 mi · 90%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
6.11 mi · 6%
West Broad Street
1.12 mi · 1%
Taft Road
0.97 mi · 1%
I 71 South
0.86 mi · 1%
William Howard Taft Road
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Freeway

97.1 mi · 01h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
92.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port William
00h 53m from Rome
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Rome and Partly Cloudy near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108 miles (173.8 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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 53.9 miles from Rome and 54.1 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 92.9 miles (149.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.12 one way or $28.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Rome and Partly Cloudy near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Port William

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port William, 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 Port William.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

79 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

81 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

82 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

100 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rome and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 92.89 mi (149.5 km).

Rome

#1 Rome

Village in Ohio, USA

Population95
Coordinates39.9564500, -83.1421300
Altitude281
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: Pasadena Avenue (-83.141811, 39.956391)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.81 gal
14.43 L · about $14.12
Round trip
$28.23
7.62 gal · 28.86 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.7 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.12 $28.23
Mid-grade $4.24 $16.16 $32.32
Premium $4.79 $18.25 $36.50
Diesel $4.30 $16.40 $32.80

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Rome and Cincinnati. The current time is 22:19:18.

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.