How far is Cincinnati, OH from Lynchburg, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Lynchburg, OH is about 51 miles (82.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Clermont County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Lynchburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Lynchburg.
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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
1997 ft · 1 min · East McMillan Street
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Turn right onto Maplewood Avenue
559 ft · 24 sec · Maplewood Avenue
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Turn left onto Kinsey Avenue
845 ft · 31 sec · Kinsey Avenue
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Turn right onto Reading Road
1 mi · 2 min · Reading Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 471 South: Newport
1310 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 275 East: Columbus, Ohio
2463 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Highway
1.6 mi · 2 min · Ronald Reagan Highway
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Continue on Circle Freeway
9.5 mi · 11 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard, Batavia
1718 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 32 West: Eastgate Boulevard, Newtown
799 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
5.8 mi · 8 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 132, SR 222: Owensville
1144 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto North Riverside Drive
577 ft · 12 sec · North Riverside Drive
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Exit the roundabout
3.3 mi · 6 min
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Turn left
1896 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto East Main Street
2174 ft · 37 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on US 50
18.2 mi · 27 min · US 50
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Turn left
3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Washington Street
90 m · 13 sec · Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and Lynchburg.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 50
Continue on US 50
18.2 mi · 00h 27m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cincinnati and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy near Lynchburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Lynchburg?
The road trip is about 51 miles (82.1 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Batavia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Cincinnati and 25.5 miles from Lynchburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.67 one way or $13.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cincinnati and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy near Lynchburg.
Stop Ideas Near Batavia
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 Batavia.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Maysville
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Lynchburg. Straight-line distance: 39.53 mi (63.61 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 Lynchburg
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,493 |
| Coordinates | 39.2417300, -83.7913100 |
| Altitude | 307 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lynchburg (-83.79131, 39.24173)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $3.71 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $7.64 | $15.27 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $8.62 | $17.24 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $7.75 | $15.49 |
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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