How far is Roseville, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Roseville, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
158.1 mi
02h 49m
Flight
138.52 mi
222.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.52 mi
Kilometers
222.93 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.1 mi
Kilometers
254.43 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Sun, Apr 19, 1:01 AM EDT
Return by in Roseville
Sun, Apr 19, 3:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Roseville
2026-04-18T22:12
Arrive Cincinnati
Sun, Apr 19, 1:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Roseville
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
Antioch
OH

Village in United States of America

From Roseville
84.6 mi
01h 24m
To Cincinnati
73.5 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    56 m · 19 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Potters Lane

    119 m · 19 sec · Potters Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right

    57 m · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    118 m · 11 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Zanesville Road

    1969 ft · 59 sec · Zanesville Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Carl Brown Road

    1446 ft · 40 sec · Carl Brown Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    25 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Maysville Pike

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Maysville Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on South Maysville Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Maysville Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Pine Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Pine Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    536 ft · 17 sec · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Linden Avenue

    1035 ft · 31 sec · Linden Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Lee Street

    2154 ft · 57 sec · Lee Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto State Street

    1046 ft · 33 sec · State Street

  16. 16

    Take the ramp left toward State Street

    882 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    44.4 mi · 48 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South

    1.5 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    1699 ft · 42 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    2411 ft · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    97.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min · South Freeway

  26. 26

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

    787 ft · 19 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road

    1.3 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Roseville 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
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Freeway
97.4 mi · 62%
State Street
44.8 mi · 28%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10.9 mi · 7%
Maysville Pike
2.56 mi · 2%
Pine Street
1.94 mi · 1%
I 270 South
1.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Freeway

97.4 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
02h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
138.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Antioch
01h 24m from Roseville
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Roseville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Roseville to Cincinnati?

The road trip is about 158.1 miles (254.4 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Antioch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.6 miles from Roseville and 73.5 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 138.5 miles (222.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 12:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.67 one way or $41.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Roseville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Antioch

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 Antioch and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 12.3 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
Grove City Administration Office
Meeting point 11.4 mi away

Grove City Administration Office

Grove City , OH
4035 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.7 mi away

Madison Township Hall

Washington Court House , OH
10192 US-62, Washington Court House, OH 43160
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

32 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

119 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Roseville and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 138.52 mi (222.93 km).

Roseville

#1 Roseville

Village in Ohio

Population1,833
Coordinates39.8072900, -82.0712500
Altitude221
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: (-82.071247, 39.807314)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.58 gal
21.12 L · about $20.67
Round trip
$41.35
11.16 gal · 42.24 L
Estimated CO2
49.6 kg one way
Round trip: 99.2 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.67 $41.35
Mid-grade $4.24 $23.67 $47.34
Premium $4.79 $26.73 $53.46
Diesel $4.30 $24.02 $48.03

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Roseville and Cincinnati. The current time is 22:12:14.

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.