How far is Worthington, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Worthington, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.36 mi
01h 55m
Flight
103.92 mi
167.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.92 mi
Kilometers
167.24 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.36 mi
Kilometers
188.87 km
Drive Time
01h 55m

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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 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM EDT
Return by in Worthington
Thu, Apr 23, 7:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Worthington
2026-04-23T03:21
Arrive Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Worthington
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 Worthington
57.7 mi
00h 57m
To Cincinnati
59.7 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 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 Worthington and Cincinnati.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North High Street

    1551 ft · 1 min · North High Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Dublin Granville Road

    1 mi · 2 min · West Dublin Granville Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left toward SR 161: Worthington

    1518 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Olentangy Freeway

    8.4 mi · 10 min · Olentangy Freeway

  5. 5

    Continue on West Innerbelt

    103.6 mi · 1 hr 57 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 Worthington 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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Innerbelt
104 mi · 88%
Olentangy Freeway
8.39 mi · 7%
West Dublin Granville Road
1 mi · 1%
Taft Road
0.97 mi · 1%
William Howard Taft Road
0.7 mi · 1%
North High Street
0.29 mi
Longest Stretch

West Innerbelt

Continue on West Innerbelt

104 mi · 01h 57m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
103.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowersville
00h 57m from Worthington
Leave By
2:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Worthington and Sunny near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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 57.7 miles from Worthington and 59.7 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 103.9 miles (167.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 2:40 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 Sunny around Worthington and Sunny 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 Worthington and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 103.92 mi (167.24 km).

Worthington

#1 Worthington

City in and county seat of Nobles County, Minnesota, United States

Population14,760
Coordinates40.0931200, -83.0179600
Altitude263
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 (-83.017816, 40.093115)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
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.

One-way fuel
4.14 gal
15.68 L · about $15.34
Round trip
$30.68
8.28 gal · 31.36 L
Estimated CO2
36.8 kg one way
Round trip: 73.6 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Worthington and Cincinnati. The current time is 03:21:08.

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.