How far is Austinburg, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Austinburg, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 294.5 miles (473.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 265.3 miles (427 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
294.46 mi
04h 36m
Flight
265.33 mi
427 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
265.33 mi
Kilometers
427 km
Flight Time
00h 32m

Driving Distance

Road route
294.46 mi
Kilometers
473.88 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 AM EDT
Return by in Austinburg
Thu, Apr 23, 8:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Austinburg
2026-04-22T22:56
Arrive Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 3:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Austinburg
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
Chesterville
OH

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

From Austinburg
147 mi
02h 18m
To Cincinnati
147.5 mi
02h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Route 307

    19 m · 5 sec · State Route 307

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Route 45

    1.1 mi · 2 min · State Route 45

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1529 ft · 37 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    32.9 mi · 36 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    13.9 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    24.3 mi · 27 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    113.2 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    103 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  10. 10

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

    787 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road

    1.3 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Austinburg 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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt East Freeway
244 mi · 83%
State Route 45
48.2 mi · 16%
Taft Road
0.97 mi
William Howard Taft Road
0.7 mi
Calhoun Street
0.19 mi
Ohio Avenue
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt East Freeway

Merge slight left

113 mi · 02h 03m

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
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
265.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
02h 18m from Austinburg
Leave By
7:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Austinburg and Mostly Clear near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 294.5 miles (473.9 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 147 miles from Austinburg and 147.5 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 265.3 miles (427 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 7:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.49 one way or $76.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 92.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Austinburg and Mostly Clear near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Austinburg and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 265.33 mi (427 km).

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#1 Austinburg

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

Population2,086
Coordinates41.7720000, -80.8545300
Altitude247
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: SR 307 (-80.85453, 41.771975)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 474 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.39 gal
39.33 L · about $38.49
Round trip
$76.99
20.78 gal · 78.66 L
Estimated CO2
92.3 kg one way
Round trip: 184.7 kg / 407 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $38.49 $76.99
Mid-grade $4.24 $44.07 $88.15
Premium $4.79 $49.77 $99.54
Diesel $4.30 $44.72 $89.44

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 Austinburg and Cincinnati. The current time is 22:56:44.

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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.