How far is Cambridge, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Cambridge, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 182.9 miles (294.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 167.8 miles (270.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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
182.88 mi
02h 53m
Flight
167.86 mi
270.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
167.86 mi
Kilometers
270.14 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.88 mi
Kilometers
294.32 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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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 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM EDT
Return by in Cambridge
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cambridge
2026-04-23T00:41
Arrive Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 3:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cambridge
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
Harrisburg
OH

City in Ohio, United States of America

From Cambridge
91.3 mi
01h 26m
To Cincinnati
91.6 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Foster Avenue

    42 m · 8 sec · Foster Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North 9th Street

    2303 ft · 2 min · North 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wheeling Avenue

    1938 ft · 41 sec · Wheeling Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Dewey Avenue

    1345 ft · 26 sec · Dewey Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto John Glenn Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · John Glenn Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1527 ft · 26 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    2194 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South

    1.5 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    1699 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    2411 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    97.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min · South Freeway

  17. 17

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

    787 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road

    1.3 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cambridge 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Freeway
97.4 mi · 53%
John Glenn Highway
68.7 mi · 38%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10.9 mi · 6%
I 270 South
1.48 mi · 1%
Taft Road
0.97 mi · 1%
I 71 South
0.78 mi
Longest Stretch

South Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Freeway

97.4 mi · 01h 49m

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
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
167.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrisburg
01h 26m from Cambridge
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cambridge and Sunny near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 182.9 miles (294.3 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Harrisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.3 miles from Cambridge and 91.6 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 167.8 miles (270.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.90 one way or $47.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Harrisburg

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

22 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cambridge and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 167.86 mi (270.14 km).

Cambridge

#1 Cambridge

City in Guernsey County, Ohio, United States

Population10,323
Coordinates40.0311800, -81.5884600
Altitude253
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: Foster Avenue (-81.588465, 40.031056)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 294 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.45 gal
24.43 L · about $23.90
Round trip
$47.79
12.9 gal · 48.86 L
Estimated CO2
57.3 kg one way
Round trip: 114.6 kg / 253 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.90 $47.79
Mid-grade $4.24 $27.36 $54.72
Premium $4.79 $30.90 $61.79
Diesel $4.30 $27.76 $55.52

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 Cambridge and Cincinnati. The current time is 00:41:55.

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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.