How far is Cincinnati, OH from Brilliant, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Brilliant, OH is about 246.1 miles (396.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 221.1 miles (355.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 39m 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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Halfway Point
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City in Licking County, Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Brilliant.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Brilliant.
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Start on Ohio Avenue
30 m · 6 sec · Ohio Avenue
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Turn right onto West McMillan Avenue
876 ft · 27 sec · West McMillan Avenue
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Continue on East McMillan Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East McMillan Street
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Take the ramp left
1755 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
28.8 mi · 35 min · Northeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
1484 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
157 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
4.3 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Middleboro Road
1.9 mi · 5 min · Middleboro Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road
103 m · 10 sec · Wilmington Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus
1495 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
63.2 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
634 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 East
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
11.2 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, Wheeling
1011 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Wheeling
2290 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
110.4 mi · 2 hr · East Freeway
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Keep slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 7: Bridgeport
1260 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Marion Street
141 m · 11 sec · Marion Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1142 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Street
73 m · 9 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto North Lincoln Avenue
151 m · 10 sec · North Lincoln Avenue
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Take the ramp right
1144 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ohio Valley Pike
14 mi · 20 min · Ohio Valley Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward Brilliant
1642 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left
718 ft · 12 sec
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Continue on 3rd Street
1.3 km · 2 min · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Ohio Street
648 ft · 23 sec · Ohio Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Labelle Street
549 ft · 15 sec · Labelle Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Labelle Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Brilliant.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Freeway
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
110 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Sunny near Brilliant.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Brilliant?
The road trip is about 246.1 miles (396.1 km) and usually takes 04h 49m 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?
Pataskala is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.9 miles from Cincinnati and 123.3 miles from Brilliant.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 221.1 miles (355.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 7:20 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.20 one way or $64.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cincinnati and Sunny near Brilliant.
Stop Ideas Near Pataskala
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pataskala.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Brilliant. Straight-line distance: 221.13 mi (355.87 km).
#1 Cincinnati
The third most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.
| Population | 304,548 |
| Coordinates | 39.1271100, -84.5143900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Brilliant
Census-designated place in Ohio
| Population | 1,482 |
| Coordinates | 40.2647900, -80.6261900 |
| Altitude | 210 |
| Country | United States |
End: Brilliant (-80.62619, 40.26479)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 396 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $32.20 | $64.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $36.86 | $73.73 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $41.63 | $83.25 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $37.40 | $74.80 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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