How far is Brookfield Center, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Brookfield Center, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 288.5 miles (464.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254.8 miles (410 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 36m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Brookfield Center and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookfield Center and Cincinnati.
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Start on Crestwood Drive Northeast
1065 ft · 52 sec · Crestwood Drive Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lee Road Northeast
927 ft · 43 sec · Lee Road Northeast
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Valley View Drive
898 ft · 42 sec · Valley View Drive
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Turn right onto Warren-Sharon Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Warren-Sharon Road
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Turn left
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Merge slight left onto Hubbard Road
2460 ft · 41 sec · Hubbard Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I-80 W: Cleveland
2512 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
9.9 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
5 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
39.2 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 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 Brookfield Center 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.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Brookfield Center 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 Brookfield Center to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 288.5 miles (464.3 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?
Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 143.6 miles from Brookfield Center and 144.9 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254.8 miles (410 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.7 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 7:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.72 one way or $75.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Brookfield Center and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Marengo
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Marengo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Brookfield Center and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 254.79 mi (410.05 km).
#1 Brookfield Center
Census designated place
| Population | 1,207 |
| Coordinates | 41.2406100, -80.5578500 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| 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: 464 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 35m |
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 | $37.72 | $75.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $43.18 | $86.37 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $48.76 | $97.52 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $43.81 | $87.63 |
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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