How far is Cincinnati, OH from South Lebanon, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to South Lebanon, OH is about 28 miles (45.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and South Lebanon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and South Lebanon.
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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
24.8 mi · 30 min · Northeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Lebanon, South Lebanon
1535 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 48 South: South Lebanon
115 m · 11 sec
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Turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Mason Road
1997 ft · 55 sec · Mason Road
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Continue on West Pike Street
762 ft · 23 sec · West Pike Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
790 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
1068 ft · 47 sec · West Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cincinnati and South Lebanon.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Northeast Expressway
Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
24.8 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Cincinnati and Sunny near South Lebanon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to South Lebanon?
The road trip is about 28 miles (45.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Blue Ash is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Cincinnati and 14 miles from South Lebanon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.67 one way or $7.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cincinnati and Sunny near South Lebanon.
Stop Ideas Near Blue Ash
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Cincinnati City Hall
Lebanon Taxation Department
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Blue Ash.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and South Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 23.31 mi (37.51 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 South Lebanon
Town
| Population | 4,799 |
| Coordinates | 39.3708900, -84.2132700 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Lebanon (-84.21327, 39.37089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 45 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $3.67 | $7.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.20 | $8.40 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
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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