How far is Cincinnati, OH from Lisbon, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Lisbon, OH is about 270.4 miles (435.1 km), with a travel time of about 05h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.7 miles (368 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 07m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 33m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Delaware County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Lisbon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Lisbon.
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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
68.9 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
2063 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
67.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Mansfield, Wooster
2770 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Wooster, College of Wooster
650 ft · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
60.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min
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Turn right onto Lincoln Street East
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street East
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Continue on Nassau Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Nassau Street
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Turn right onto South Wood Street
782 ft · 26 sec · South Wood Street
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Turn left onto East Walnut Street
1467 ft · 36 sec · East Walnut Street
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Continue on Lincoln Street East
2923 ft · 45 sec · Lincoln Street East
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Continue on Lincoln Street Southeast
10 mi · 15 min · Lincoln Street Southeast
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Continue on West Lincoln Way
8.7 mi · 14 min · West Lincoln Way
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Turn left
10.9 mi · 16 min
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Turn right onto South Market Street
19 m · 1 sec · South Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Lisbon.
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
68.9 mi · 01h 15m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Chance Rain Showers near Lisbon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Lisbon?
The road trip is about 270.4 miles (435.1 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?
Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 135 miles from Cincinnati and 135.3 miles from Lisbon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.7 miles (368 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.7 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 5:52 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.35 one way or $70.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Cincinnati and Chance Rain Showers near Lisbon.
Stop Ideas Near Berkshire
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 Berkshire.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Lisbon. Straight-line distance: 228.64 mi (367.96 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 Lisbon
Village in Ohio, USA
| Population | 2,727 |
| Coordinates | 40.7720000, -80.7681300 |
| Altitude | 294 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lisbon (-80.76813, 40.772)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 435 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $35.35 | $70.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $40.47 | $80.94 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $45.70 | $91.39 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $41.06 | $82.12 |
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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