How far is Scott, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Scott, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 29m 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
155.78 mi
02h 44m
Flight
128.75 mi
207.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.75 mi
Kilometers
207.2 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.78 mi
Kilometers
250.71 km
Drive Time
02h 44m

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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 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM EDT
Return by in Scott
Thu, Apr 23, 8:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scott
2026-04-23T03:27
Arrive Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:45 AM to 12:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scott
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
Pitsburg
OH

Town

From Scott
73.8 mi
01h 22m
To Cincinnati
82 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Blaine Street

    2938 ft · 2 min · Blaine Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    4 m · 1 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    16.4 mi · 25 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    42.2 mi · 53 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 Scott and Cincinnati.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blaine Street
59.4 mi · 38%
I 75 South
46.8 mi · 30%
SR 49 South
9.96 mi · 6%
Vine Street
1.95 mi · 1%
Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
West Mitchell Avenue
0.31 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 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
128.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pitsburg
01h 22m from Scott
Leave By
1:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Scott and Sunny near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 155.8 miles (250.7 km) and usually takes 02h 44m 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?

Pitsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Scott and 82 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 128.7 miles (207.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 1:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.38 one way or $40.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scott and Sunny near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Pitsburg

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 Pitsburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Darke County Visitors Bureau
Scenic stop 10.2 mi away

Darke County Visitors Bureau

Greenville , OH
421 S Broadway St, Greenville, OH 45331, United States
Rating 5.0/5 6 reviews Tourist information center
Advance America
Practical stop 10.6 mi away

Advance America

Greenville , OH
537 Wagner Ave, Greenville, OH 45331, United States
Rating 5.0/5 429 reviews Loan agency,Financial institution,Money order service,Money transfer service
City Of Brookville
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

City Of Brookville

Brookville , OH
301 Sycamore St, Brookville, OH 45309
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall
Arcanum Community of Faith Church
Nearby stop 2.4 mi away

Arcanum Community of Faith Church

Arcanum , OH
109 W George St, Arcanum, OH 45304, United States
Rating 5.0/5 20 reviews Church

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Connersville station

67 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

98 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

99 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scott and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 128.75 mi (207.2 km).

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#1 Scott

Village in Ohio, United States

Population1,448
Coordinates40.9897700, -84.5832900
Altitude224
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: Blaine Street (-84.583292, 40.989863)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.5 gal
20.81 L · about $20.38
Round trip
$40.76
11 gal · 41.62 L
Estimated CO2
48.9 kg one way
Round trip: 97.8 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.38 $40.76
Mid-grade $4.24 $23.33 $46.66
Premium $4.79 $26.35 $52.69
Diesel $4.30 $23.67 $47.34

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Scott and Cincinnati. The current time is 03:27:40.

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.