How far is South Charleston, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from South Charleston, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Wayne Township, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Charleston and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Charleston and Cincinnati.
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Start on East Jamestown Street
52 m · 7 sec · East Jamestown Street
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Turn right onto North Chillicothe Street
685 ft · 19 sec · North Chillicothe Street
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Turn left onto West Columbus Road
1.2 km · 1 min · West Columbus Road
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Continue on Columbus Cincinnati Road
10.2 mi · 15 min · Columbus Cincinnati Road
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Continue on East Chillicothe Street
607 ft · 18 sec · East Chillicothe Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
750 ft · 28 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Xenia Avenue
4.5 mi · 8 min · West Xenia Avenue
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Turn left onto North Bickett Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · North Bickett Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 35 West
1765 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 42 South: Lebanon
1734 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
19.8 mi · 27 min
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Turn left onto Bypass 48
2 mi · 2 min · Bypass 48
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Continue straight
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
2987 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
23.7 mi · 29 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 Charleston 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.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
23.7 mi · 00h 29m
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 South Charleston 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 Charleston to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 78.6 miles (126.5 km) and usually takes 01h 24m 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?
Waynesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from South Charleston and 41.9 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.3 miles (108.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.26 one way or $20.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around South Charleston and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Waynesville
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 Waynesville.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Charleston and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 67.31 mi (108.32 km).
#1 South Charleston
Village in Clark County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,609 |
| Coordinates | 39.8253400, -83.6343700 |
| Altitude | 343 |
| 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: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $10.26 | $20.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $11.75 | $23.50 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $13.27 | $26.54 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $11.92 | $23.84 |
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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