How far is Waterloo, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Waterloo, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
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Halfway Point
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Place in Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waterloo and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waterloo and Cincinnati.
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Start on Hill Road Northwest
70 m · 17 sec · Hill Road Northwest
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Continue on Hill Road Northwest
905 ft · 22 sec · Hill Road Northwest
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Continue on Diley Road Northwest
2269 ft · 51 sec · Diley Road Northwest
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Take the exit left toward Columbus
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
2383 ft · 34 sec · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
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Continue on Southeast Expressway
6.5 mi · 8 min · Southeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South
1345 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
8.3 mi · 10 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
1415 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati
1699 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati
2411 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
97.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min · South Freeway
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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 Waterloo and Cincinnati.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Waterloo 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 Waterloo to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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 58.5 miles from Waterloo and 58.7 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 2:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.34 one way or $30.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Waterloo 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bowersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waterloo and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 104.55 mi (168.25 km).
#1 Waterloo
Human settlement in Ohio, United States
| Population | 2,605 |
| Coordinates | 39.8397900, -82.7849000 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| 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: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $15.34 | $30.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $17.56 | $35.12 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $19.83 | $39.66 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
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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