How far is Waverly, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Waverly, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82 miles (131.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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
100.3 mi
01h 50m
Flight
81.95 mi
131.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.95 mi
Kilometers
131.88 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.3 mi
Kilometers
161.41 km
Drive Time
01h 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 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 10:21 AM EDT
Return by in Waverly
Thu, Apr 23, 12:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waverly
2026-04-23T08:31
Arrive Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 10:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waverly
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Sardinia
OH

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

From Waverly
50.5 mi
00h 55m
To Cincinnati
49.8 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Emmitt Avenue

    5.8 mi · 9 min · West Emmitt Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight right

    1719 ft · 48 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    75.1 mi · 1 hr 32 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Kentucky

    2647 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    10 mi · 11 min · Circle Freeway

  6. 6

    Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 471 North: Newport, Cincinnati

    2251 ft · 55 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    1259 ft · 20 sec · Northeast Expressway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward US 42 North: Reading Road, Eden Park Drive

    868 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 42 North: Reading Road

    159 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Reading Road

    1 km · 2 min · Reading Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Burnet Avenue

    862 ft · 33 sec · Burnet Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto William Howard Taft Road

    2799 ft · 1 min · William Howard Taft Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waverly 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
75.1 mi · 75%
Circle Freeway
9.95 mi · 10%
West Emmitt Avenue
6.09 mi · 6%
I 471 North
5.86 mi · 6%
Ronald Reagan Highway
1.58 mi · 2%
Reading Road
0.64 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

75.1 mi · 01h 32m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
82 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sardinia
00h 55m from Waverly
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Waverly and Sunny near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.3 miles (161.4 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Sardinia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.5 miles from Waverly and 49.8 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 82 miles (131.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.12 one way or $26.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waverly and Sunny near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Sardinia

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

40 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

61 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

64 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

80 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waverly and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 81.95 mi (131.88 km).

Waverly

#1 Waverly

City in Ohio

Population4,135
Coordinates39.1267300, -82.9854600
Altitude181
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: US 23 (-82.985504, 39.126771)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.54 gal
13.4 L · about $13.12
Round trip
$26.23
7.08 gal · 26.8 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 62.9 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.12 $26.23
Mid-grade $4.24 $15.02 $30.03
Premium $4.79 $16.96 $33.91
Diesel $4.30 $15.24 $30.47

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 Waverly and Cincinnati. The current time is 08:31:10.

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.