How far is Harpersfield, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Harpersfield, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 289.4 miles (465.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 261.2 miles (420.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m 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
289.37 mi
04h 31m
Flight
261.24 mi
420.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
261.24 mi
Kilometers
420.43 km
Flight Time
00h 31m

Driving Distance

Road route
289.37 mi
Kilometers
465.69 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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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 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM EDT
Return by in Harpersfield
Thu, Apr 23, 7:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harpersfield
2026-04-22T22:56
Arrive Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 3:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 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
7:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harpersfield
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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Harpersfield
144.3 mi
02h 15m
To Cincinnati
145.1 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North River Road West

    16 m · 6 sec · North River Road West

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Harpersfield Road

    2783 ft · 1 min · Harpersfield Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 534

    526 ft · 11 sec · State Route 534

  4. 4

    Continue on South Broadway

    654 ft · 20 sec · South Broadway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1780 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    27.7 mi · 31 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    13.9 mi · 17 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    24.3 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    113.2 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    103 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive

    787 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt East Freeway
244 mi · 84%
South Broadway
42.1 mi · 15%
Taft Road
0.97 mi
William Howard Taft Road
0.7 mi
Harpersfield Road
0.53 mi
Calhoun Street
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt East Freeway

Merge slight left

113 mi · 02h 03m

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
04h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.2 mi
261.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
02h 15m from Harpersfield
Leave By
7:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Harpersfield and Mostly Clear near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 289.4 miles (465.7 km) and usually takes 04h 31m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.3 miles from Harpersfield and 145.1 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 261.2 miles (420.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.2 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 7:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.83 one way or $75.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Harpersfield and Mostly Clear near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harpersfield and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 261.24 mi (420.43 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Harpersfield

Township of Ohio

Population2,595
Coordinates41.7595000, -80.9467600
Altitude259
CountryUnited States
Cincinnati

#2 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
Start: North River Road West (-80.94676, 41.759511)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 466 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.21 gal
38.65 L · about $37.83
Round trip
$75.66
20.42 gal · 77.3 L
Estimated CO2
90.7 kg one way
Round trip: 181.5 kg / 400 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $37.83 $75.66
Mid-grade $4.24 $43.31 $86.62
Premium $4.79 $48.91 $97.81
Diesel $4.30 $43.94 $87.89

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Harpersfield and Cincinnati. The current time is 22:56:33.

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.