How far is Bethlehem, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Bethlehem, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 179.6 miles (289.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bethlehem and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bethlehem and Cincinnati.
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Start on the route
22 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 61
630 ft · 12 sec · State Route 61
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Continue on State Route 61
2474 ft · 50 sec · State Route 61
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Keep slight left to continue on State Route 61
132 m · 9 sec · State Route 61
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Continue on Brannon Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Brannon Road
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Turn straight
1217 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
1.3 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto West Main Street
127 m · 17 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Thoman Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Thoman Street
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Continue on State Route 61
1.3 km · 1 min · State Route 61
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Take the ramp right toward US 30 West: Bucyrus
1831 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 598: Galion, Shelby
1822 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 598
1463 ft · 25 sec · State Route 598
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Continue on Portland Way North
2.7 mi · 6 min · Portland Way North
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Continue straight
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto State Route 61
7.6 mi · 10 min · State Route 61
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Continue on North Main Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn slight left onto State Route 61
5.3 mi · 7 min · State Route 61
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Continue on Sunbury State Road
2778 ft · 46 sec · Sunbury State Road
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Continue on State Route 61
5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 61
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Take the ramp right
1895 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
32.7 mi · 37 min
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Keep slight right
103 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive
787 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road
1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road
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Continue on Calhoun Street
995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street
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Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bethlehem and Cincinnati.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 61
Keep slight right
103 mi · 01h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Bethlehem 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 Bethlehem to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 179.6 miles (289.1 km) and usually takes 03h 04m 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?
Harrisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.1 miles from Bethlehem and 92.6 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.7 miles (244.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 10:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.49 one way or $46.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Bethlehem and Mostly Clear near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Harrisburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
London City Hall
Grove City Administration Office
Madison Township Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harrisburg.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bethlehem and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 151.68 mi (244.11 km).
#1 Bethlehem
Human settlement in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,110 |
| Coordinates | 40.8386700, -82.7199000 |
| Altitude | 346 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cincinnati
The third most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.
| Population | 304,548 |
| Coordinates | 39.1271100, -84.5143900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 289 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $23.49 | $46.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $26.89 | $53.79 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $30.37 | $60.74 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $27.29 | $54.57 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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