How far is Saint Joseph, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Saint Joseph, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.5 mi
02h 13m
Flight
90.56 mi
145.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.56 mi
Kilometers
145.75 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.5 mi
Kilometers
190.7 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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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 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Mon, Jun 1, 6:56 AM EDT
Return by in Saint Joseph
Mon, Jun 1, 9:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saint Joseph
2026-06-01T04:43
Arrive Cincinnati
Mon, Jun 1, 6:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Saint Joseph
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
Englewood
OH

City in Ohio, United States

From Saint Joseph
58 mi
01h 06m
To Cincinnati
60.5 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
77°F
Monday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Cincinnati.

  1. 1

    Start on Sawmill Road

    1855 ft · 1 min · Sawmill Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5.9 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Eastern Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Eastern Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Fort Recovery-Minster Road

    3 mi · 4 min · Fort Recovery-Minster Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    22.9 mi · 28 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    1236 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left

    21.8 mi · 25 min

  8. 8

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

    10 mi · 15 min

  9. 9

    Continue on West 1st Street

    116 m · 7 sec · West 1st Street

  10. 10

    Continue on West 1st Street

    11 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Cincinnati

    1862 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    46.4 mi · 55 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard

    885 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

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

    76 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue

    1628 ft · 42 sec · West Mitchell Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    60 m · 9 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Vine Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Vine Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue

    2638 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street

    865 ft · 34 sec · Calhoun Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
46.8 mi · 39%
SR 49 South
9.96 mi · 8%
Fort Recovery-Minster Road
3.27 mi · 3%
Vine Street
1.95 mi · 2%
South Eastern Avenue
1.76 mi · 1%
Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
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 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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
90.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Englewood
01h 06m from Saint Joseph
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Chance Rain Showers near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Cincinnati?

The road trip is about 118.5 miles (190.7 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Englewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Saint Joseph and 60.5 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.49 one way or $30.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Saint Joseph and Chance Rain Showers near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Englewood

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 Englewood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 6.4 mi away

Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton

Dayton , OH
6196 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414, United States
Rating 4.4/5 3,718 reviews Tourist attraction,Bar & grill,Children's party service,Go-kart track,Laser tag center,Miniature golf course,Party planner,Restaurant,Amusement center,Video arcade
City of Riverside Administration Offices
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

City of Riverside Administration Offices

Riverside , OH
5200 Springfield St #100, Riverside, OH 45431
Rating 3.1/5 8 reviews City government office
Country Side Antiques
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Country Side Antiques

Arcanum , OH
148 Verona-Pitsburg Rd, Arcanum, OH 45304, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Antique store

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Connersville station

76 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

87 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

89 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Columbus, OH

112 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 90.56 mi (145.75 km).

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#1 Saint Joseph

Human settlement in United States of America

Population2,784
Coordinates40.4264400, -84.7394100
Altitude297
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: Sawmill Road (-84.739013, 40.426438)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.83 L · about $15.49
Round trip
$30.97
8.36 gal · 31.66 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.49 $30.97
Mid-grade $4.24 $17.73 $35.46
Premium $4.79 $20.02 $40.04
Diesel $4.30 $17.99 $35.98

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Saint Joseph and Cincinnati. The current time is 04:43:13.

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.