How far is Rush Creek, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Rush Creek, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rush Creek and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rush Creek and Cincinnati.
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Start on Marsol Avenue
119 m · 18 sec · Marsol Avenue
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Turn left onto Magnolia Street
95 m · 13 sec · Magnolia Street
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Turn right onto Basswood Avenue
928 ft · 34 sec · Basswood Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Demorest Road
1.3 mi · 4 min · Demorest Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Rensch Road
1486 ft · 34 sec · Rensch Road
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Turn sharp right onto Harrisburg Pike
3.8 mi · 5 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Take the ramp left toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
2524 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
90.1 mi · 1 hr 41 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive
787 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road
1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road
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Continue on Calhoun Street
995 ft · 38 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 Rush Creek and Cincinnati.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
90.1 mi · 01h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Rush Creek 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 Rush Creek to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 98.2 miles (158.1 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Mount Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from Rush Creek and 49.3 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.4 miles (147.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.86 one way or $25.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Rush Creek and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Pleasant
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 Mount Pleasant.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rush Creek and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 91.38 mi (147.06 km).
#1 Rush Creek
Township in Fairfield County, Ohio
| Population | 4,104 |
| Coordinates | 39.8876400, -83.1120300 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| 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: 158 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $12.86 | $25.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $14.72 | $29.44 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $16.62 | $33.24 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $14.93 | $29.87 |
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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