How far is Beachwood, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Beachwood, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 249.5 miles (401.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 226.2 miles (364 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 35m 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
249.51 mi
03h 47m
Flight
226.18 mi
364 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
226.18 mi
Kilometers
364 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
249.51 mi
Kilometers
401.54 km
Drive Time
03h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Sun, Apr 19, 12:37 AM EDT
Return by in Beachwood
Sun, Apr 19, 4:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beachwood
2026-04-18T20:50
Arrive Cincinnati
Sun, Apr 19, 12:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 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
9:24 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beachwood
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
Galena
OH

Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

From Beachwood
124.5 mi
01h 53m
To Cincinnati
125 mi
01h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph S
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 Beachwood and Cincinnati.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chagrin Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Chagrin Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 271 South, US 422 East

    2493 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    24.3 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    113.2 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    103 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  9. 9

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

    787 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beachwood 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt East Freeway
246 mi · 99%
Taft Road
0.97 mi
Chagrin Boulevard
0.77 mi
William Howard Taft Road
0.7 mi
I 271 South
0.47 mi
Calhoun Street
0.19 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
03h 47m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
226.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galena
01h 53m from Beachwood
Leave By
9:24 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Beachwood 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 Beachwood to Cincinnati?

The road trip is about 249.5 miles (401.5 km) and usually takes 03h 47m 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?

Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.5 miles from Beachwood and 125 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 226.2 miles (364 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 9:24 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.60 one way or $65.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Galena

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

30 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beachwood and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 226.18 mi (364 km).

Beachwood

#1 Beachwood

City in Ohio

Population11,543
Coordinates41.4645000, -81.5087300
Altitude361
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: Chagrin Boulevard (-81.508687, 41.464477)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.8 gal
33.33 L · about $32.60
Round trip
$65.21
17.6 gal · 66.66 L
Estimated CO2
78.2 kg one way
Round trip: 156.4 kg / 345 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $32.60 $65.21
Mid-grade $4.24 $37.33 $74.66
Premium $4.79 $42.15 $84.30
Diesel $4.30 $37.88 $75.75

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Beachwood and Cincinnati. The current time is 20:50:10.

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.