How far is Union City, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Union City, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
102.8 mi
01h 57m
Flight
75.69 mi
121.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.69 mi
Kilometers
121.81 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.8 mi
Kilometers
165.44 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Wed, Apr 15, 6:10 PM EDT
Return by in Union City
Wed, Apr 15, 8:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Union City
2026-04-15T16:12
Arrive Cincinnati
Wed, Apr 15, 6:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Union City
9:30 PM EDT
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
Patterson
OH

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

From Union City
48.5 mi
00h 58m
To Cincinnati
54.2 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 Union City and Cincinnati.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Cincinnati.

  1. 1

    Start on East Elm Street

    71 m · 6 sec · East Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North State Line Street

    655 ft · 22 sec · North State Line Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    11.3 mi · 17 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Wayne Street

    630 ft · 16 sec · Wayne Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    677 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broadway

    1515 ft · 26 sec · South Broadway

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Broadway

    57 m · 4 sec · South Broadway

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway

    1377 ft · 23 sec · South Broadway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    2105 ft · 38 sec · Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1669 ft · 34 sec · Pine Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Sweitzer Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Sweitzer Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Dayton Road

    17 mi · 20 min · Dayton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on North State Street

    1.1 km · 47 sec · North State Street

  14. 14

    Continue on South Dayton Greenville Pike

    5.1 mi · 6 min · South Dayton Greenville Pike

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood

    10 mi · 15 min

  16. 16

    Continue on West 1st Street

    116 m · 7 sec · West 1st Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West 1st Street

    11 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp straight toward I 75 South: Cincinnati

    1862 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    46.4 mi · 55 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard

    885 ft · 22 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Zoo

    76 m · 14 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue

    1628 ft · 42 sec · West Mitchell Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn slight right

    60 m · 9 sec

  24. 24

    Turn slight right onto Vine Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Vine Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue

    2638 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 8 sec

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street

    865 ft · 34 sec · Calhoun Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City 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
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
46.8 mi · 45%
Dayton Road
17 mi · 17%
East Main Street
11.3 mi · 11%
SR 49 South
9.96 mi · 10%
South Dayton Greenville Pike
5.13 mi · 5%
Vine Street
1.95 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

46.4 mi · 00h 55m

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
01h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
75.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Patterson
00h 58m from Union City
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Union City 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 Union City to Cincinnati?

The road trip is about 102.8 miles (165.4 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Patterson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.5 miles from Union City and 54.2 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 75.7 miles (121.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.45 one way or $26.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Union City and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Patterson

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 Patterson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 6.8 mi away

Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton

Dayton , OH
6196 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414, United States
Rating 4.4/5 3,718 reviews Tourist attraction,Bar & grill,Children's party service,Go-kart track,Laser tag center,Miniature golf course,Party planner,Restaurant,Amusement center,Video arcade
City of Riverside Administration Offices
Meeting point 5.4 mi away

City of Riverside Administration Offices

Riverside , OH
5200 Springfield St #100, Riverside, OH 45431
Rating 3.1/5 8 reviews City government office
Town Hall Theatre
Nearby stop 8 mi away

Town Hall Theatre

Centerville , OH
27 N Main St, Centerville, OH 45459
Rating 4.8/5 43 reviews Performing arts theater,Movie theater

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

74 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

75 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

79 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

107 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 75.69 mi (121.81 km).

Union City

#1 Union City

Village in the United States

Population6,843
Coordinates40.1994911, -84.8052397
Altitude338
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: East Elm Street (-84.805197, 40.199398)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 165 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.63 gal
13.73 L · about $13.45
Round trip
$26.90
7.26 gal · 27.46 L
Estimated CO2
32.3 kg one way
Round trip: 64.5 kg / 142 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.45 $26.90
Mid-grade $4.24 $15.40 $30.80
Premium $4.79 $17.39 $34.78
Diesel $4.30 $15.62 $31.25

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 Union City and Cincinnati. The current time is 16:12:10.

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.