How far is Cincinnati, OH from Lebanon, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Lebanon, OH is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27 miles (43.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Lebanon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Lebanon.
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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
24.8 mi · 30 min · Northeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Lebanon, South Lebanon
1535 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 48 North: Lebanon, Golden Lamb, Lebanon Raceway, Warren County Fairgrounds
714 ft · 25 sec
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48, SR 123 South
1165 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto South High Street
791 ft · 40 sec · South High Street
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Turn left onto East Silver Street
61 m · 7 sec · East Silver Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Silver Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Lebanon.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
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.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Mostly Sunny near Lebanon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Lebanon?
The road trip is about 31.2 miles (50.2 km) and usually takes 00h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sycamore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.6 miles from Cincinnati and 15.6 miles from Lebanon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27 miles (43.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Cincinnati and Mostly Sunny near Lebanon.
Stop Ideas Near Sycamore
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Cincinnati City Hall
Lebanon Taxation Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sycamore.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 27.04 mi (43.51 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 Lebanon
Lebanon is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.4353400, -84.2029900 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lebanon (-84.20299, 39.43534)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.47 | $10.94 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.18 | $12.36 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.55 | $11.10 |
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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