How far is Cincinnati, OH from Barberton, OH?

The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Barberton, OH is about 227.4 miles (365.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 201.6 miles (324.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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
227.33 mi
04h 27m
Flight
201.57 mi
324.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
201.57 mi
Kilometers
324.39 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
227.33 mi
Kilometers
365.85 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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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 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Barberton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:03 AM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 1:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-23T04:36
Arrive Barberton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 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
8:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cincinnati
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 Cincinnati
113.6 mi
02h 13m
To Barberton
113.8 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ohio Avenue

    30 m · 6 sec · Ohio Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West McMillan Avenue

    876 ft · 27 sec · West McMillan Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on East McMillan Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · East McMillan Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1755 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    28.8 mi · 35 min · Northeast Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

    1484 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right

    157 m · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 9 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Middleboro Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road

    103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1495 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.6 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    100.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron

    1.5 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    14.9 mi · 17 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Barber Road

    1359 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Barber Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Barber Road

  22. 22

    Continue on 4th Street Northwest

    2404 ft · 1 min · 4th Street Northwest

  23. 23

    Turn left onto West Hopocan Avenue

    1343 ft · 51 sec · West Hopocan Avenue

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wooster Road North

    1483 ft · 46 sec · Wooster Road North

  25. 25

    Turn left

    39 m · 10 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right

    49 m · 12 sec

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Barberton.

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
171 mi · 75%
Northeast Expressway
28.8 mi · 13%
I 76
16 mi · 7%
Middleboro Road
1.94 mi · 1%
South Innerbelt
1.31 mi · 1%
Barber Road
1.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

100 mi · 01h 49m

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 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
201.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverlea
02h 13m from Cincinnati
Leave By
8:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Mostly Sunny near Barberton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 227.4 miles (365.9 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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 113.6 miles from Cincinnati and 113.8 miles from Barberton.

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

The direct path is about 201.6 miles (324.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 8:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.71 one way or $59.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cincinnati and Mostly Sunny near Barberton.

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 Cincinnati and Barberton. Straight-line distance: 201.57 mi (324.39 km).

Cincinnati

#1 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
Barberton

#2 Barberton

City in Ohio, USA

Population25,815
Coordinates41.0128300, -81.6051200
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: Barberton (-81.60512, 41.01283)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 366 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.02 gal
30.37 L · about $29.71
Round trip
$59.43
16.04 gal · 60.74 L
Estimated CO2
71.3 kg one way
Round trip: 142.5 kg / 314 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.71 $59.43
Mid-grade $4.24 $34.02 $68.04
Premium $4.79 $38.42 $76.83
Diesel $4.30 $34.52 $69.04

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 Cincinnati and Barberton. The current time is 04:36:49.

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.