How far is Bellbrook, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Bellbrook, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.21 mi
01h 01m
Flight
42.38 mi
68.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.38 mi
Kilometers
68.2 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.21 mi
Kilometers
82.42 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM EDT
Return by in Bellbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 6:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bellbrook
2026-04-23T04:14
Arrive Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bellbrook
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
Mason
OH

City in Warren County, Ohio, USA

From Bellbrook
23.2 mi
00h 30m
To Cincinnati
28 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 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 Bellbrook and Cincinnati.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1748 ft · 60 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Waynesville Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Waynesville Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Bellbrook Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Bellbrook Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Old Stage Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Old Stage Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Franklin Road

    670 ft · 35 sec · Franklin Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Franklin Road

    988 ft · 45 sec · Franklin Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    7.5 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Bypass 48

    2 mi · 2 min · Bypass 48

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Cincinnati

    2987 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    23.7 mi · 29 min

  12. 12

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

    787 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bellbrook and Cincinnati.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
24.3 mi · 47%
Bypass 48
5.36 mi · 10%
Waynesville Road
3.82 mi · 7%
Bellbrook Road
2.2 mi · 4%
Taft Road
0.97 mi · 2%
Old Stage Road
0.73 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

23.7 mi · 00h 29m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.8 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mason
00h 30m from Bellbrook
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bellbrook and Sunny near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.2 miles (82.4 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Mason is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Bellbrook and 28 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.71 one way or $13.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bellbrook and Sunny near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Mason

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mason and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center

Middletown , OH
800 Lafayette Ave, Middletown, OH 45044
Rating 4.3/5 11 reviews City Hall
Lebanon Taxation Department
Nearby stop 5.8 mi away

Lebanon Taxation Department

Lebanon , OH
50 S Broadway St, Lebanon, OH 45036
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mason.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

33 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

35 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

78 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

92 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bellbrook and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 42.38 mi (68.2 km).

Bellbrook

#1 Bellbrook

City in Greene County, Ohio, United States

Population7,383
Coordinates39.6356200, -84.0707700
Altitude237
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: South Main Street (-84.070787, 39.635621)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.81 gal
6.84 L · about $6.71
Round trip
$13.41
3.62 gal · 13.68 L
Estimated CO2
16.1 kg one way
Round trip: 32.2 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.71 $13.41
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.68 $15.36
Premium $4.79 $8.67 $17.34
Diesel $4.30 $7.79 $15.58

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 Bellbrook and Cincinnati. The current time is 04:14:59.

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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.