How far is Cincinnati, OH from Sunbury, OH?

The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Sunbury, OH is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.22 mi
00h 59m
Flight
34.5 mi
55.53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.5 mi
Kilometers
55.53 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.22 mi
Kilometers
66.34 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sunbury
Sat, Apr 18, 11:53 PM EDT
Return by in Cincinnati
Sun, Apr 19, 12:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cincinnati
2026-04-18T22:54
Arrive Sunbury
Sat, Apr 18, 11:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cincinnati
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Wetherington
OH

Census-designated place in Butler County, Ohio

From Cincinnati
20.6 mi
00h 29m
To Sunbury
20.6 mi
00h 29m

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
74°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Sunbury.

  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

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    86 m · 10 sec · Vine Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue

    2889 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Vine Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Vine Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue

    1490 ft · 40 sec · West Mitchell Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Dayton

    1927 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    29.7 mi · 36 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Franklin

    1996 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Franklin Lebanon Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Franklin Lebanon Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Riley Boulevard

    2842 ft · 52 sec · Riley Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on North Riley Street

    1605 ft · 29 sec · North Riley Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Main Street

    1900 ft · 39 sec · North Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Kenneth Koons Boulevard

    1846 ft · 39 sec · Kenneth Koons Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Central Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Central Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Carlisle Pike

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Carlisle Pike

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1927 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Turn sharp right onto Eby Road

    1765 ft · 56 sec · Eby Road

  19. 19

    Turn sharp left onto Germantown Middletown Pike

    14 m · 1 sec · Germantown Middletown Pike

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Germantown Middletown Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mill Creek Expressway
29.7 mi · 72%
Central Avenue
2.18 mi · 5%
Carlisle Pike
2.11 mi · 5%
Vine Street
2.03 mi · 5%
Franklin Lebanon Road
1.22 mi · 3%
Jefferson Avenue
0.55 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mill Creek Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

29.7 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
34.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wetherington
00h 29m from Cincinnati
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cincinnati and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Sunbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cincinnati to Sunbury?

The road trip is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Wetherington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Cincinnati and 20.6 miles from Sunbury.

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

The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.41 one way or $10.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Sunbury.

Stop Ideas Near Wetherington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wetherington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 11 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center
Meeting point 8.8 mi away

Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center

Middletown , OH
800 Lafayette Ave, Middletown, OH 45044
Rating 4.3/5 11 reviews City Hall
Lebanon Taxation Department
Nearby stop 9.4 mi away

Lebanon Taxation Department

Lebanon , OH
50 S Broadway St, Lebanon, OH 45036
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wetherington.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

31 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

32 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

72 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

95 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Sunbury. Straight-line distance: 34.5 mi (55.53 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
Sunbury

#2 Sunbury

City in Delaware County, Ohio, United States of America

Population6,881
Coordinates39.6131100, -84.3657800
Altitude219
CountryUnited States
Start: Cincinnati (-84.51439, 39.12711)
End: Sunbury (-84.36578, 39.61311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.51 L · about $5.41
Round trip
$10.82
2.92 gal · 11.02 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.41 $10.82
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.19 $12.39
Premium $4.79 $6.99 $13.99
Diesel $4.30 $6.28 $12.57

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Cincinnati and Sunbury. The current time is 22:54:19.

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.