How far is Cincinnati, OH from South Canal, OH?

The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to South Canal, OH is about 265.3 miles (426.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234 miles (376.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 31m 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
265.24 mi
05h 15m
Flight
234 mi
376.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234 mi
Kilometers
376.58 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.24 mi
Kilometers
426.87 km
Drive Time
05h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Canal
Sat, Apr 18, 8:41 AM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Sat, Apr 18, 1:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-18T03:25
Arrive South Canal
Sat, Apr 18, 8:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:16 AM to 1:16 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
6:28 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
132.5 mi
02h 37m
To South Canal
132.7 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and South Canal.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and South Canal.

  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

    100.4 mi · 1 hr 49 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron

    1.5 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 5 North, SR 44 North: Ravenna

    1489 ft · 36 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    2375 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    13.9 mi · 18 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Pa St 3

    113 m · 21 sec · Pa St 3

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Holcomb Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Holcomb Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Holcomb Newton Falls Road Southwest

    1.1 km · 2 min · Holcomb Newton Falls Road Southwest

  29. 29

    Continue on West Broad Street

    2614 ft · 1 min · West Broad Street

  30. 30

    Continue on West Broad Street

    671 ft · 17 sec · West Broad Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto South Canal Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · South Canal Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Niles Avenue

    903 ft · 40 sec · Niles Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Niles Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and South Canal.

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
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
171 mi · 64%
Northeast Expressway
28.8 mi · 11%
I 76 East
18.4 mi · 7%
I 76
18.3 mi · 7%
SR 5 North
14.6 mi · 6%
Middleboro Road
1.94 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Keep slight left

100 mi · 01h 49m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
234 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
02h 37m from Cincinnati
Leave By
6:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cincinnati and Showers And Thunderstorms near South Canal.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to South Canal?

The road trip is about 265.3 miles (426.9 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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 132.5 miles from Cincinnati and 132.7 miles from South Canal.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 234 miles (376.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.68 one way or $69.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Cincinnati and Showers And Thunderstorms near South Canal.

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 South Canal. Straight-line distance: 234 mi (376.58 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
South Canal

#2 South Canal

Census-designated place in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population1,100
Coordinates41.1772800, -80.9867600
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: South Canal (-80.98676, 41.17728)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 427 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.36 gal
35.43 L · about $34.68
Round trip
$69.36
18.72 gal · 70.86 L
Estimated CO2
83.2 kg one way
Round trip: 166.4 kg / 367 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $34.68 $69.36
Mid-grade $4.24 $39.71 $79.41
Premium $4.79 $44.83 $89.67
Diesel $4.30 $40.29 $80.57

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cincinnati and South Canal. The current time is 03:25:41.

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.