How far is Trimble, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Trimble, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 174 miles (280 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
173.97 mi
02h 50m
Flight
132.52 mi
213.27 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.52 mi
Kilometers
213.27 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
173.97 mi
Kilometers
279.97 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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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 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Thu, Nov 12, 9:51 AM EST
Return by in Trimble
Thu, Nov 12, 12:42 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Trimble
2026-11-12T07:01
Arrive Cincinnati
Thu, Nov 12, 9:51 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:48 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Trimble
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Harrisburg
OH

City in Ohio, United States of America

From Trimble
86.7 mi
01h 25m
To Cincinnati
87.2 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
48°F
Overnight

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 5:00 AM EST
Wind
1 mph NW
Destination
45°F
Overnight

Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 5:00 AM EST
Wind
13 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Congress Street

    35 m · 7 sec · Congress Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lake Drive

    2246 ft · 38 sec · Lake Drive

  3. 3

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn right

    4.5 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Burr Oak Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Burr Oak Boulevard

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    1262 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Nelsonville Bypass

    20.5 mi · 22 min · Nelsonville Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

  10. 10

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Logan-Lancaster Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Lancaster Bypass

    13.3 mi · 14 min · Lancaster Bypass

  12. 12

    Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

  13. 13

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Southeast Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South

    1345 ft · 38 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    8.3 mi · 10 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    1699 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    2411 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    97.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min · South Freeway

  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 Trimble 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Freeway
97.4 mi · 56%
Nelsonville Bypass
20.5 mi · 12%
Lancaster Bypass
13.3 mi · 8%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
8.3 mi · 5%
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.82 mi · 4%
Southeast Expressway
6.48 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

South Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Freeway

97.4 mi · 01h 49m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
132.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrisburg
01h 25m from Trimble
Leave By
12:48 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Trimble and Cloudy near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 174 miles (280 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

Harrisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 86.7 miles from Trimble and 87.2 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.05 one way or $46.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Trimble and Cloudy near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Harrisburg

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 Harrisburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
Grove City Administration Office
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Grove City Administration Office

Grove City , OH
4035 Broadway, Grove City, OH 43123
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

Madison Township Hall

Washington Court House , OH
10192 US-62, Washington Court House, OH 43160
Rating 4.0/5 1 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

22 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Trimble and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 132.52 mi (213.27 km).

Trimble

#1 Trimble

Township in Athens County, Ohio

Population407
Coordinates39.4847900, -82.0790300
Altitude202
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: Congress Street (-82.079025, 39.484891)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 280 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.14 gal
23.24 L · about $23.05
Round trip
$46.10
12.28 gal · 46.48 L
Estimated CO2
54.6 kg one way
Round trip: 109.1 kg / 241 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.75 $23.05 $46.10
Mid-grade $4.33 $26.59 $53.18
Premium $4.87 $29.88 $59.77
Diesel $6.26 $38.45 $76.91

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Trimble and Cincinnati. The current time is 07:01:07.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.