How far is Brewster, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Brewster, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 225.9 miles (363.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 189.2 miles (304.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
225.91 mi
03h 38m
Flight
189.18 mi
304.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
189.18 mi
Kilometers
304.46 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
225.91 mi
Kilometers
363.57 km
Drive Time
03h 38m

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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 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 7:54 AM EDT
Return by in Brewster
Thu, Apr 23, 11:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brewster
2026-04-23T04:16
Arrive Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 7:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 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
9:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brewster
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
Riverlea
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From Brewster
112.1 mi
01h 49m
To Cincinnati
113.8 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph S
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 Brewster and Cincinnati.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wabash Avenue South

    3215 ft · 1 min · Wabash Avenue South

  2. 2

    Continue on Manchester Avenue Southwest

    1.3 km · 1 min · Manchester Avenue Southwest

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Navarre Road Southwest

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Navarre Road Southwest

  4. 4

    Continue on Massillon Street

    1036 ft · 22 sec · Massillon Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1860 ft · 26 sec · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Sandusky Drive Southwest

    1.5 km · 1 min · Sandusky Drive Southwest

  7. 7

    Continue on Dover Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    2367 ft · 35 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Dover Road

    7 mi · 8 min · Dover Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Dover Road

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Dover Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Dover Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Dover Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Madison Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Madison Avenue

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West, US 250 West, SR 3 South

    2116 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto West Lincoln Way

    3.3 mi · 4 min · West Lincoln Way

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on West Lincoln Way

    22.2 mi · 28 min · West Lincoln Way

  17. 17

    Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    3100 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    69.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    103 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  20. 20

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

    787 ft · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road

    1.3 km · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brewster 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
25 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
173 mi · 77%
West Lincoln Way
25.6 mi · 11%
Dover Road
14.8 mi · 7%
Navarre Road Southwest
2.56 mi · 1%
East Main Street
2.09 mi · 1%
Madison Avenue
0.99 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Keep slight right

103 mi · 01h 56m

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 38m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.7 mi
189.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverlea
01h 49m from Brewster
Leave By
9:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brewster and Sunny near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 225.9 miles (363.6 km) and usually takes 03h 38m 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?

Riverlea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 112.1 miles from Brewster and 113.8 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 189.2 miles (304.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.7 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 9:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.53 one way or $59.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 70.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Riverlea

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

14 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brewster and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 189.18 mi (304.46 km).

Brewster

#1 Brewster

Town in Ohio

Population2,143
Coordinates40.7070000, -81.5981800
Altitude303
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: Wabash Avenue South (-81.598079, 40.706999)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 364 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.97 gal
30.18 L · about $29.53
Round trip
$59.06
15.94 gal · 60.36 L
Estimated CO2
70.8 kg one way
Round trip: 141.7 kg / 312 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.53 $59.06
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.81 $67.62
Premium $4.79 $38.18 $76.35
Diesel $4.30 $34.30 $68.61

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 Brewster and Cincinnati. The current time is 04:16:38.

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.