How far is West Alexandria, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from West Alexandria, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.7 miles (68.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
55.35 mi
01h 13m
Flight
42.67 mi
68.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.67 mi
Kilometers
68.67 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.35 mi
Kilometers
89.08 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 1:16 AM EDT
Return by in West Alexandria
Sat, Apr 18, 2:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Alexandria
2026-04-18T00:02
Arrive Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 1:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Alexandria
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
New Miami
OH

City in Butler County, Ohio, United States of America

From West Alexandria
23.3 mi
00h 36m
To Cincinnati
32.1 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between West Alexandria and Cincinnati.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    7 mi · 12 min · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on South Adda Doty Street

    1324 ft · 26 sec · South Adda Doty Street

  3. 3

    Continue on South Ada Doty Street

    4.2 mi · 7 min · South Ada Doty Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    7.7 mi · 14 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Hamilton Eaton Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Eaton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Riverside Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Riverside Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  9. 9

    Continue on Central Avenue

    2453 ft · 43 sec · Central Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Pleasant Avenue

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Pleasant Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Hamilton Avenue

    6 mi · 10 min · Hamilton Avenue

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway

    1605 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Winton Road South

    2077 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Winton Road

    3.7 mi · 7 min · Winton Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Spring Grove Avenue

    1039 ft · 29 sec · Spring Grove Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Clifton Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Clifton Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Clifton Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Clifton Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West McMillan Avenue

    1724 ft · 57 sec · West McMillan Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Ohio Avenue

    30 m · 3 sec · Ohio Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Alexandria and Cincinnati.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
7.75 mi · 14%
North Main Street
6.96 mi · 13%
Hamilton Avenue
5.98 mi · 11%
Pleasant Avenue
5.31 mi · 10%
South Ada Doty Street
4.19 mi · 8%
Winton Road
3.75 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Continue on Main Street

7.75 mi · 00h 14m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
42.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Miami
00h 36m from West Alexandria
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Alexandria and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 West Alexandria to Cincinnati?

The road trip is about 55.4 miles (89.1 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

New Miami is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from West Alexandria and 32.1 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 42.7 miles (68.7 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.22 one way or $14.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around West Alexandria and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near New Miami

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 New Miami and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center
Meeting point 8.2 mi away

Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center

Middletown , OH
800 Lafayette Ave, Middletown, OH 45044
Rating 4.3/5 11 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.8 mi away

Trenton Utility Department

Trenton , OH
11 E State St, Trenton, OH 45067
Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Miami.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

36 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

37 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

56 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

109 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Alexandria and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 42.67 mi (68.67 km).

West Alexandria

#1 West Alexandria

City in Preble County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,323
Coordinates39.7445000, -84.5321700
Altitude271
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: North Main Street (-84.532225, 39.744501)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.95 gal
7.39 L · about $7.22
Round trip
$14.45
3.9 gal · 14.78 L
Estimated CO2
17.3 kg one way
Round trip: 34.7 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.22 $14.45
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.27 $16.54
Premium $4.79 $9.34 $18.68
Diesel $4.30 $8.39 $16.79

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between West Alexandria and Cincinnati. The current time is 00:02:44.

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.