How far is Cincinnati, OH from Bellbrook, OH?

The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Bellbrook, OH is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
46.88 mi
01h 05m
Flight
42.38 mi
68.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.38 mi
Kilometers
68.2 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.88 mi
Kilometers
75.44 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 AM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 8:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-23T05:53
Arrive Bellbrook
Thu, Apr 23, 6:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cincinnati
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
South Lebanon
OH

Town

From Cincinnati
23.4 mi
00h 32m
To Bellbrook
23.4 mi
00h 32m

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
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.8 mi · 30 min · Northeast Expressway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Lebanon, South Lebanon

    1535 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 48 North: Lebanon, Golden Lamb, Lebanon Raceway, Warren County Fairgrounds

    714 ft · 25 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Continue on Bypass 48

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bypass 48

  10. 10

    Turn right

    7.5 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Franklin Road

    1037 ft · 47 sec · Franklin Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Franklin Road

    670 ft · 30 sec · Franklin Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Old Stage Road

    1.2 km · 3 min · Old Stage Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Bellbrook Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Bellbrook Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Waynesville Road

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Waynesville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on South Main Street

    1748 ft · 60 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Expressway
24.8 mi · 53%
Waynesville Road
3.82 mi · 8%
SR 48 North
3.68 mi · 8%
Bellbrook Road
2.2 mi · 5%
Bypass 48
1.9 mi · 4%
East McMillan Street
1.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Northeast Expressway

Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

24.8 mi · 00h 30m

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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Lebanon
00h 32m from Cincinnati
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Sunny near Bellbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.9 miles (75.4 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

South Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Cincinnati and 23.4 miles from Bellbrook.

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

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.11 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Lebanon

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South Lebanon and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center

Middletown , OH
800 Lafayette Ave, Middletown, OH 45044
Rating 4.3/5 11 reviews City Hall
Lebanon Taxation Department
Nearby stop 5.7 mi away

Lebanon Taxation Department

Lebanon , OH
50 S Broadway St, Lebanon, OH 45036
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Lebanon.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

39 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

41 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

85 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

89 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Bellbrook. Straight-line distance: 42.38 mi (68.2 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
Bellbrook

#2 Bellbrook

City in Greene County, Ohio, United States

Population7,383
Coordinates39.6356200, -84.0707700
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: Bellbrook (-84.07077, 39.63562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.65 gal
6.26 L · about $6.11
Round trip
$12.23
3.3 gal · 12.52 L
Estimated CO2
14.7 kg one way
Round trip: 29.3 kg / 65 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.11 $12.23
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.00 $14.00
Premium $4.79 $7.90 $15.81
Diesel $4.30 $7.10 $14.20

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 Bellbrook. The current time is 05:53:25.

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.