How far is Symmes, OH from Norwood, OH?

The driving distance from Symmes, OH to Norwood, OH is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.73 mi
00h 19m
Flight
10.79 mi
17.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.79 mi
Kilometers
17.36 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.73 mi
Kilometers
25.32 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Norwood
Wed, Apr 15, 8:45 AM EDT
Return by in Symmes
Wed, Apr 15, 9:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Symmes
2026-04-15T08:26
Arrive Norwood
Wed, Apr 15, 8:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Symmes
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kenwood
OH

Country house in Hampstead, London

From Symmes
7.9 mi
00h 09m
To Norwood
7.9 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Symmes and Norwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Symmes and Norwood.

  1. 1

    Start on Hopewell Road

    72 m · 8 sec · Hopewell Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Loveland Madeira Road

    706 ft · 21 sec · Loveland Madeira Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 West: Cincinnati

    2431 ft · 46 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Circle Freeway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Cincinnati

    2018 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    9.4 mi · 12 min · Northeast Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 562: Norwood

    1460 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Norwood Lateral Expressway

    3245 ft · 50 sec · Norwood Lateral Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22, SR 3, SR 561: Montgomery Road, Norwood

    1089 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Norwood Avenue

    1527 ft · 52 sec · Norwood Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Montgomery Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Montgomery Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Montgomery Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Symmes and Norwood.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Expressway
9.42 mi · 60%
Circle Freeway
3.2 mi · 20%
Montgomery Road
0.7 mi · 4%
Norwood Lateral Expressway
0.61 mi · 4%
I 275 West
0.46 mi · 3%
I 71 South
0.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Northeast Expressway

Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

9.42 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
10.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenwood
00h 09m from Symmes
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Symmes and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Symmes to Norwood?

The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Kenwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Symmes and 7.9 miles from Norwood.

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

The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Symmes and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Norwood.

Stop Ideas Near Kenwood

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 Kenwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 5.2 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Cincinnati City Hall
Meeting point 11.5 mi away

Cincinnati City Hall

Cincinnati , OH
801 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Rating 3.5/5 32 reviews City government office,City Hall,District government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.5 mi away

Dayton City Building

Dayton , KY
528 6th Ave, Dayton, KY 41074
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City administration
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Westwood Town Center Historic District

Cincinnati , OH
Cincinnati, OH 45211, United States
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

16 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

19 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

81 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Connersville station

82 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Symmes and Norwood. Straight-line distance: 10.79 mi (17.36 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Symmes

Township in Hamilton County, Ohio

Population446
Coordinates39.2470000, -84.2963300
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Norwood

#2 Norwood

City in Ohio

Population19,696
Coordinates39.1556100, -84.4596600
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopewell Road (-84.296283, 39.247086)
End: Montgomery Road (-84.459643, 39.155604)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.1 L · about $2.04
Round trip
$4.08
1.1 gal · 4.2 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.04 $4.08
Mid-grade $4.24 $2.33 $4.67
Premium $4.79 $2.63 $5.27
Diesel $4.30 $2.37 $4.73

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Symmes and Norwood. The current time is 08:26:00.

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.