How far is Cincinnati, OH from Bethel, OH?

The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Bethel, OH is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 35m 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
82.43 mi
01h 47m
Flight
72.91 mi
117.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.91 mi
Kilometers
117.33 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.43 mi
Kilometers
132.66 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bethel
Wed, Apr 15, 12:54 AM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Wed, Apr 15, 2:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-14T23:06
Arrive Bethel
Wed, Apr 15, 12:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Harveysburg
OH

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

From Cincinnati
41.2 mi
00h 53m
To Bethel
41.3 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    37.7 mi · 40 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 38: Midway, Bloomingburg

    1381 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Federal Street

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Federal Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Federal Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
38 mi · 46%
Northeast Expressway
28.8 mi · 35%
Federal Street
4.45 mi · 5%
Middleboro Road
1.94 mi · 2%
East McMillan Street
1.13 mi · 1%
SR 123
0.28 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

37.7 mi · 00h 40m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
72.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harveysburg
00h 53m from Cincinnati
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Cincinnati and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?

Harveysburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.2 miles from Cincinnati and 41.3 miles from Bethel.

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

The direct path is about 72.9 miles (117.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.78 one way or $21.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Cincinnati and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bethel.

Stop Ideas Near Harveysburg

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

61 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

64 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

97 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Connersville station

98 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Bethel. Straight-line distance: 72.91 mi (117.33 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
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#2 Bethel

Bethel is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.7303400, -83.3935300
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: Bethel (-83.39353, 39.73034)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 133 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.91 gal
11.01 L · about $10.78
Round trip
$21.56
5.82 gal · 22.02 L
Estimated CO2
25.9 kg one way
Round trip: 51.7 kg / 114 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.78 $21.56
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.34 $24.69
Premium $4.79 $13.94 $27.88
Diesel $4.30 $12.52 $25.05

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Cincinnati and Bethel. The current time is 23:06:35.

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.