How far is Southington, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Southington, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 270.2 miles (434.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 240.7 miles (387.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
270.15 mi
04h 20m
Flight
240.71 mi
387.39 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
240.71 mi
Kilometers
387.39 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
270.15 mi
Kilometers
434.76 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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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 04h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Tue, May 26, 1:17 PM EDT
Return by in Southington
Tue, May 26, 5:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Southington
2026-05-26T08:56
Arrive Cincinnati
Tue, May 26, 1:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Southington
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Southington
135.8 mi
02h 10m
To Cincinnati
134.3 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Tuesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4.9 mi · 7 min

  2. 2

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Nelson Town Square

    144 m · 13 sec

  3. 3

    Exit the rotary

    7.3 mi · 11 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Twinsburg Warren Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Twinsburg Warren Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Painesville Ravenna Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Painesville Ravenna Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    1720 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 West: Cleveland

    1620 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    6.2 mi · 7 min · Ohio Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    13.9 mi · 15 min · Ohio Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77: Cleveland, Akron

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 21: Richfield, Brecksville

    605 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    106 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Brecksville Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Brecksville Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 77 South, SR 21 South

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 271 South: Columbus

    1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 11 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    113.2 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    103 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive

    787 ft · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road

    1.3 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
227 mi · 84%
Ohio Turnpike
20.1 mi · 7%
Nelson Town Square
7.39 mi · 3%
Painesville Ravenna Road
4.74 mi · 2%
I 77 South
2.06 mi · 1%
Twinsburg Warren Road
1.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 271 South

Merge slight left

113 mi · 02h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
240.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
02h 10m from Southington
Leave By
8:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Southington and Rain Showers Likely near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 270.2 miles (434.8 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135.8 miles from Southington and 134.3 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 240.7 miles (387.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 8:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.31 one way or $70.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Southington and Rain Showers Likely near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marengo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Southington and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 240.71 mi (387.39 km).

Southington

#1 Southington

Township in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population3,505
Coordinates41.3083900, -80.9559200
Altitude272
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: SR 305 (-80.95592, 41.308408)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 435 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.53 gal
36.09 L · about $35.31
Round trip
$70.62
19.06 gal · 72.18 L
Estimated CO2
84.7 kg one way
Round trip: 169.4 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $35.31 $70.62
Mid-grade $4.24 $40.43 $80.85
Premium $4.79 $45.65 $91.30
Diesel $4.30 $41.02 $82.03

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 · May 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Southington and Cincinnati. The current time is 08:56:38.

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.