How far is Campbell, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Campbell, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 281.9 miles (453.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.9 miles (397.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 57m 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
281.87 mi
04h 28m
Flight
246.92 mi
397.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
246.92 mi
Kilometers
397.38 km
Flight Time
00h 29m

Driving Distance

Road route
281.87 mi
Kilometers
453.62 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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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 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 6:52 AM EDT
Return by in Campbell
Thu, Apr 23, 11:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Campbell
2026-04-23T02:23
Arrive Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 6:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 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
8:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Campbell
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 Campbell
140.7 mi
02h 14m
To Cincinnati
141.2 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°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 Campbell and Cincinnati.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Whipple Avenue

    35 m · 7 sec · Whipple Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    108 m · 18 sec · 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Penhale Avenue

    847 ft · 37 sec · Penhale Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on 3rd Street

    787 ft · 37 sec · 3rd Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Wilson Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Wilson Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Himrod Avenue

    65 m · 9 sec · Himrod Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Himrod Avenue

    64 m · 4 sec · Himrod Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    930 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto East River Crossing

    2632 ft · 32 sec · East River Crossing

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Cleveland, Akron, Market Street, Downtown

    626 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 680 North: Cleveland, Akron

    1460 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South Shore Expressway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Shore Expressway

  13. 13

    Continue on Wickliffe Expressway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Wickliffe Expressway

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 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 Campbell 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
206 mi · 73%
Wickliffe Expressway
48.3 mi · 17%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 7%
Wilson Avenue
2.27 mi · 1%
South Shore Expressway
1.76 mi · 1%
Taft Road
0.97 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 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35 mi
246.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
02h 14m from Campbell
Leave By
8:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Campbell and Sunny near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 281.9 miles (453.6 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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 140.7 miles from Campbell and 141.2 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 246.9 miles (397.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35 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 8:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.86 one way or $73.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 88.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Campbell and 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 Campbell and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 246.92 mi (397.38 km).

Campbell

#1 Campbell

City in Ohio, USA

Population7,733
Coordinates41.0783900, -80.5992400
Altitude314
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: Whipple Avenue (-80.599241, 41.078456)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 454 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.95 gal
37.65 L · about $36.86
Round trip
$73.73
19.9 gal · 75.3 L
Estimated CO2
88.4 kg one way
Round trip: 176.9 kg / 390 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $36.86 $73.73
Mid-grade $4.24 $42.21 $84.42
Premium $4.79 $47.66 $95.32
Diesel $4.30 $42.82 $85.65

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 Campbell and Cincinnati. The current time is 02:23:44.

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.