How far is Cincinnati, OH from Campbell, OH?

The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Campbell, OH is about 284.4 miles (457.7 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 246.9 miles (397.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 06m 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
284.37 mi
05h 33m
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
284.37 mi
Kilometers
457.65 km
Drive Time
05h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Campbell
Thu, Apr 23, 10:26 AM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-23T04:53
Arrive Campbell
Thu, Apr 23, 10:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:33 AM to 1:33 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
5:54 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
Marengo
OH

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

From Cincinnati
142 mi
02h 46m
To Campbell
142.4 mi
02h 46m

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

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right

    1872 ft · 46 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on Madison Avenue Expressway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Madison Avenue Expressway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Oak Street

    785 ft · 20 sec · Oak Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto North Hine Street

    1590 ft · 34 sec · North Hine Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Himrod Avenue

    574 ft · 20 sec · Himrod Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Wilson Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Wilson Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto 3rd Street

    787 ft · 35 sec · 3rd Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Penhale Avenue

    847 ft · 43 sec · Penhale Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto 6th Street

    108 m · 21 sec · 6th Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Whipple Avenue

    35 m · 5 sec · Whipple Avenue

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whipple Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
171 mi · 60%
I 76 East
44.4 mi · 16%
Northeast Expressway
28.8 mi · 10%
I 76
18.3 mi · 6%
I 680
4.81 mi · 2%
Madison Avenue Expressway
2.69 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
05h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.5 mi
246.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
02h 46m from Cincinnati
Leave By
5:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Sunny near Campbell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 284.4 miles (457.7 km) and usually takes 05h 33m 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 142 miles from Cincinnati and 142.4 miles from Campbell.

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 37.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.16 one way or $74.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Cincinnati and Campbell. Straight-line distance: 246.92 mi (397.38 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
Campbell

#2 Campbell

City in Ohio, USA

Population7,733
Coordinates41.0783900, -80.5992400
Altitude314
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: Campbell (-80.59924, 41.07839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 458 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.03 gal
37.98 L · about $37.16
Round trip
$74.32
20.06 gal · 75.96 L
Estimated CO2
89.1 kg one way
Round trip: 178.3 kg / 393 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $37.16 $74.32
Mid-grade $4.24 $42.55 $85.09
Premium $4.79 $48.04 $96.09
Diesel $4.30 $43.17 $86.34

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 Campbell. The current time is 04:53:26.

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.