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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.2 mi
00h 42m
Flight
27.04 mi
43.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.04 mi
Kilometers
43.51 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.2 mi
Kilometers
50.21 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lebanon
Sat, Apr 11, 4:50 PM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 11, 5:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-11T16:08
Arrive Lebanon
Sat, Apr 11, 4:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cincinnati
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sycamore
OH

Village in Ohio

From Cincinnati
15.6 mi
00h 21m
To Lebanon
15.6 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

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.

  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

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 48, SR 123 South

    1165 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South High Street

    791 ft · 40 sec · South High Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto East Silver Street

    61 m · 7 sec · East Silver Street

  13. 13

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Northeast Expressway
24.8 mi · 79%
SR 48 North
3.68 mi · 12%
East McMillan Street
1.13 mi · 4%
East Main Street
0.74 mi · 2%
SR 48
0.51 mi · 2%
West McMillan Avenue
0.17 mi · 1%
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 short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
27 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sycamore
00h 21m from Cincinnati
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sycamore and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.9 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Cincinnati City Hall
Meeting point 14.9 mi away

Cincinnati City Hall

Cincinnati , OH
801 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Rating 3.5/5 32 reviews City government office,City Hall,District government office
Lebanon Taxation Department
Nearby stop 13.3 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 Sycamore.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

25 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

28 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

81 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

85 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 27.04 mi (43.51 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
Photo coming soon

#2 Lebanon

Lebanon is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.4353400, -84.2029900
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: Lebanon (-84.20299, 39.43534)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.88 L · about $4.78
Round trip
$9.56
2.58 gal · 9.76 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Cincinnati and Lebanon. The current time is 16:08:31.

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.