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Cities Near Cincinnati

Cities near Cincinnati, Ohio: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Hamilton, Kettering, Springfield. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Cincinnati, Ohio is Hamilton, about 19 mi (31 km) away — roughly 37 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Hamilton19 mi / 31 km37 minDrive/railDay trip
Kettering43 mi / 69 km1 hr 17 minDrive/railDay trip
Springfield67 mi / 107 km2 hrDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Lexington-Fayette74 mi / 120 km1 hr 44 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Muncie87 mi / 140 km2 hr 1 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Louisville90 mi / 145 km2 hr 6 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Greenwood91 mi / 147 km2 hr 8 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Anderson92 mi / 148 km2 hr 8 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Indianapolis98 mi / 158 km2 hr 17 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Fishers98 mi / 158 km2 hr 17 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Cincinnati

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Hamilton, Kettering, Springfield, Lexington-Fayette, Muncie. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Cincinnati include Hamilton, Kettering, Springfield, Lexington-Fayette, Muncie. The closest is Hamilton, about 19 miles (31 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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