How far is Willard, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Willard, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 200 miles (321.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
199.95 mi
03h 24m
Flight
163.22 mi
262.67 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.22 mi
Kilometers
262.67 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.95 mi
Kilometers
321.79 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 03h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM EDT
Return by in Willard
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willard
2026-04-22T20:21
Arrive Cincinnati
Wed, Apr 22, 11:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Willard
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Grove City
OH

A city in Summit County, Ohio.

From Willard
94.5 mi
01h 42m
To Cincinnati
105.4 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW
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 Willard and Cincinnati.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Tiffin Street

    2809 ft · 1 min · West Tiffin Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Conwell Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Conwell Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Conwell Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Conwell Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North St

    664 ft · 15 sec · North St

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Route 598

    20.1 mi · 28 min · State Route 598

  6. 6

    Continue on Portland Way North

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Portland Way North

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto State Route 61

    7.6 mi · 10 min · State Route 61

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto State Route 61

    5.3 mi · 7 min · State Route 61

  12. 12

    Continue on Sunbury State Road

    2778 ft · 46 sec · Sunbury State Road

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 61

    5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 61

  14. 14

    Take the ramp right

    1895 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    32.7 mi · 37 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    103 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  17. 17

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

    787 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road

    1.3 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Willard 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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 61
155 mi · 77%
State Route 598
20.1 mi · 10%
Portland Way North
5.5 mi · 3%
Conwell Avenue
3.15 mi · 2%
North Main Street
1.68 mi · 1%
Taft Road
0.97 mi
Longest Stretch

State Route 61

Keep slight right

103 mi · 01h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.8 mi
163.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grove City
01h 42m from Willard
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Willard 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 Willard to Cincinnati?

The road trip is about 200 miles (321.8 km) and usually takes 03h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grove City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.5 miles from Willard and 105.4 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 163.2 miles (262.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.16 one way or $52.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Willard and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Grove City

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

12 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willard and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 163.22 mi (262.67 km).

Willard

#1 Willard

City in Huron County, Ohio, United States

Population5,988
Coordinates41.0531100, -82.7262900
Altitude283
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: West Tiffin Street (-82.72629, 41.053149)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.06 gal
26.71 L · about $26.16
Round trip
$52.31
14.12 gal · 53.42 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.5 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.16 $52.31
Mid-grade $4.24 $29.95 $59.90
Premium $4.79 $33.82 $67.63
Diesel $4.30 $30.39 $60.77

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 Willard and Cincinnati. The current time is 20:21:29.

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.