How far is Cincinnati, OH from Lewis Center, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Lewis Center, OH is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 109 miles (175.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Fayette County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Lewis Center.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Lewis Center.
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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
69.2 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Continue on West Innerbelt
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Innerbelt
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Continue on Olentangy Freeway
9.8 mi · 12 min · Olentangy Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 East
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23: Delaware - Worthington
1515 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 23 North: Delaware, Campus View, Flint Road
122 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto North High Street
1420 ft · 34 sec · North High Street
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Keep slight left to continue on US 23 (Express)
1.4 km · 1 min · US 23 (Express)
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Merge slight right onto North High Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · North High Street
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Continue on Columbus Pike
3.8 mi · 6 min · Columbus Pike
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Turn right onto Lewis Center Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Lewis Center Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lewis Center Road
37 m · 2 sec · Lewis Center Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lewis Center Road
878 ft · 19 sec · Lewis Center Road
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Turn right onto 1st Street
98 m · 19 sec · 1st Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Street
70 m · 10 sec · Franklin Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Lewis Center.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
69.2 mi · 01h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Mostly Cloudy near Lewis Center.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Lewis Center?
The road trip is about 126.3 miles (203.2 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Octa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.1 miles from Cincinnati and 63.2 miles from Lewis Center.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 109 miles (175.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.41 one way or $34.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny around Cincinnati and Mostly Cloudy near Lewis Center.
Stop Ideas Near Octa
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 Octa.
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Lewis Center. Straight-line distance: 108.99 mi (175.41 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 Lewis Center
Situated in central Ohio, this unincorporated community is located within Orange Township in Delaware County, roughly north of Columbus.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1984000, -83.0101800 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lewis Center (-83.01018, 40.1984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 203 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 34m |
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 | $3.91 | $17.41 | $34.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $20.01 | $40.01 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $22.45 | $44.89 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $28.29 | $56.58 |
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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