How far is Brookfield, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Brookfield, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 286.4 miles (460.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 254 miles (408.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 50m 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
286.4 mi
04h 25m
Flight
254.04 mi
408.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
254.04 mi
Kilometers
408.83 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
286.4 mi
Kilometers
460.91 km
Drive Time
04h 25m

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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 04h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 3:33 AM EDT
Return by in Brookfield
Sat, Apr 18, 7:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookfield
2026-04-17T23:08
Arrive Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 3:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookfield
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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Brookfield
143 mi
02h 12m
To Cincinnati
143.4 mi
02h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
85°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Brookfield and Cincinnati.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Warren-Sharon Road

    92 m · 9 sec · Warren-Sharon Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Hubbard Road

    2460 ft · 41 sec · Hubbard Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I-80 W: Cleveland

    2512 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    5 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    103 mi · 1 hr 56 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 Brookfield 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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
206 mi · 72%
I-80 W
54.5 mi · 19%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 7%
Taft Road
0.97 mi
William Howard Taft Road
0.7 mi
Hubbard Road
0.47 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
04h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
254 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
02h 12m from Brookfield
Leave By
8:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brookfield and Mostly Sunny near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 286.4 miles (460.9 km) and usually takes 04h 25m 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 miles from Brookfield and 143.4 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 254 miles (408.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 8:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.46 one way or $74.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brookfield and Mostly Sunny near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookfield and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 254.04 mi (408.83 km).

Brookfield

#1 Brookfield

Township of Ohio

Population8,261
Coordinates41.2339500, -80.5695200
Altitude353
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: Warren-Sharon Road (-80.569511, 41.234178)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 461 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.11 gal
38.26 L · about $37.46
Round trip
$74.92
20.22 gal · 76.52 L
Estimated CO2
89.8 kg one way
Round trip: 179.7 kg / 396 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $37.46 $74.92
Mid-grade $4.24 $42.89 $85.77
Premium $4.79 $48.43 $96.85
Diesel $4.30 $43.51 $87.03

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookfield and Cincinnati. The current time is 23:08:32.

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.