How far is Symmes, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Symmes, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Symmes and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Symmes and Cincinnati.
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Start on Hopewell Road
72 m · 8 sec · Hopewell Road
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Turn left onto Loveland Madeira Road
706 ft · 21 sec · Loveland Madeira Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 West: Cincinnati
2431 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
2018 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
13.4 mi · 17 min · Northeast Expressway
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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 Symmes and Cincinnati.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Northeast Expressway
Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
13.4 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Symmes and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance 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 Symmes to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Madeira is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Symmes and 9.9 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Symmes and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Madeira
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Westwood Town Hall
Dayton City Building
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Madeira.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Maysville
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Symmes and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 14.32 mi (23.04 km).
#1 Symmes
Township in Hamilton County, Ohio
| Population | 446 |
| Coordinates | 39.2470000, -84.2963300 |
| Altitude | 175 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.56 | $5.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.93 | $5.85 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.31 | $6.61 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
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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