How far is Upper Arlington, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Upper Arlington, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
109.75 mi
01h 47m
Flight
97.84 mi
157.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.84 mi
Kilometers
157.46 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
109.75 mi
Kilometers
176.63 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM EDT
Return by in Upper Arlington
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Arlington
2026-04-22T22:05
Arrive Cincinnati
Wed, Apr 22, 11:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Upper Arlington
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
Bowersville
OH

Place in Ohio, USA

From Upper Arlington
54.5 mi
00h 53m
To Cincinnati
55.2 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Arlington and Cincinnati.

  1. 1

    Start on Cambridge Boulevard

    655 ft · 26 sec · Cambridge Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Waltham Road

    1775 ft · 1 min · Waltham Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Dublin Road

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Dublin Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2153 ft · 53 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto West Innerbelt

    103 mi · 1 hr 56 min · West Innerbelt

  6. 6

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

    787 ft · 19 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road

    1.3 km · 2 min

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Innerbelt
103 mi · 94%
Dublin Road
3.34 mi · 3%
Taft Road
0.97 mi · 1%
William Howard Taft Road
0.7 mi · 1%
Waltham Road
0.34 mi
Calhoun Street
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

West Innerbelt

Merge slight left onto West Innerbelt

103 mi · 01h 56m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
97.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowersville
00h 53m from Upper Arlington
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Upper Arlington and 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 Upper Arlington to Cincinnati?

The road trip is about 109.7 miles (176.6 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Bowersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.5 miles from Upper Arlington and 55.2 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 97.9 miles (157.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.34 one way or $28.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Upper Arlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Bowersville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Bowersville, 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 Bowersville.

BUS

Columbus, OH

75 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

85 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

88 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

103 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Arlington and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 97.84 mi (157.46 km).

Upper Arlington

#1 Upper Arlington

City in Ohio

Population34,907
Coordinates39.9945100, -83.0624100
Altitude247
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: Cambridge Boulevard (-83.062421, 39.9945)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.87 gal
14.66 L · about $14.34
Round trip
$28.68
7.74 gal · 29.32 L
Estimated CO2
34.4 kg one way
Round trip: 68.8 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.34 $28.68
Mid-grade $4.24 $16.42 $32.83
Premium $4.79 $18.54 $37.07
Diesel $4.30 $16.66 $33.31

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Arlington and Cincinnati. The current time is 22:05:15.

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.