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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
270.38 mi
05h 33m
Flight
228.64 mi
367.96 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.64 mi
Kilometers
367.96 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
270.38 mi
Kilometers
435.14 km
Drive Time
05h 33m

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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 05h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lisbon
Fri, Apr 17, 3:36 PM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Fri, Apr 17, 9:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-17T10:02
Arrive Lisbon
Fri, Apr 17, 3:36 PM 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
11:34 AM to 1:34 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
5:52 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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Cincinnati
135 mi
02h 46m
To Lisbon
135.3 mi
02h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
73°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

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.

  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

    67.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Mansfield, Wooster

    2770 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 East: Wooster, College of Wooster

    650 ft · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    60.7 mi · 1 hr 15 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Lincoln Street East

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street East

  21. 21

    Continue on Nassau Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Nassau Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South Wood Street

    782 ft · 26 sec · South Wood Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Walnut Street

    1467 ft · 36 sec · East Walnut Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Lincoln Street East

    2923 ft · 45 sec · Lincoln Street East

  25. 25

    Continue on Lincoln Street Southeast

    10 mi · 15 min · Lincoln Street Southeast

  26. 26

    Continue on West Lincoln Way

    8.7 mi · 14 min · West Lincoln Way

  27. 27

    Turn left

    10.9 mi · 16 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto South Market Street

    19 m · 1 sec · South Market Street

  29. 29

    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.

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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
138 mi · 51%
US 30 East
60.8 mi · 22%
Northeast Expressway
28.8 mi · 11%
Lincoln Street Southeast
9.97 mi · 4%
West Lincoln Way
8.68 mi · 3%
Middleboro Road
1.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.7 mi
228.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
02h 46m from Cincinnati
Leave By
5:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Berkshire, 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 Berkshire.

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Lisbon. Straight-line distance: 228.64 mi (367.96 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
Lisbon

#2 Lisbon

Village in Ohio, USA

Population2,727
Coordinates40.7720000, -80.7681300
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: Lisbon (-80.76813, 40.772)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 435 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
9.54 gal
36.12 L · about $35.35
Round trip
$70.69
19.08 gal · 72.24 L
Estimated CO2
84.8 kg one way
Round trip: 169.6 kg / 374 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound 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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Cincinnati and Lisbon. The current time is 10:02:51.

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.