How far is South Amherst, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from South Amherst, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 224.1 miles (360.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 194.7 miles (313.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Amherst and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Amherst and Cincinnati.
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Start on Leonard Street
72 m · 18 sec · Leonard Street
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Turn sharp left onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Telegraph Road
3171 ft · 54 sec · Telegraph Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Baumhart Road
65 m · 3 sec · Baumhart Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Baumhart Road
6 mi · 9 min · Baumhart Road
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Turn right onto Kipton East Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kipton East Road
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Keep left
96 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Ashland-Kipton Road
9.2 mi · 13 min · Ashland-Kipton Road
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Continue on South State Street
2641 ft · 53 sec · South State Street
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Continue on Ashland-Kipton Road
8.6 mi · 15 min · Ashland-Kipton Road
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Keep slight right
1493 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 7 min
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Turn slight left
3.6 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.6 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Take the exit right
2527 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
79 mi · 1 hr 27 min
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Keep slight right
103 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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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 South Amherst and Cincinnati.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Main Street
Keep slight right
103 mi · 01h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Amherst 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 South Amherst to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 224.1 miles (360.6 km) and usually takes 03h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Riverlea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111.8 miles from South Amherst and 112.2 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 194.7 miles (313.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.31 one way or $58.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around South Amherst and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Riverlea
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Amherst and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 194.74 mi (313.4 km).
#1 South Amherst
Village in the United States
| Population | 1,663 |
| Coordinates | 41.3558800, -82.2537700 |
| Altitude | 242 |
| 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: 361 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 47m |
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 | $29.31 | $58.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $33.55 | $67.11 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $37.89 | $75.78 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $34.04 | $68.09 |
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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