How far is Lakeview, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Lakeview, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 118 miles (189.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.97 mi
02h 03m
Flight
98.92 mi
159.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.92 mi
Kilometers
159.19 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.97 mi
Kilometers
189.85 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Fri, Nov 6, 6:33 PM EST
Return by in Lakeview
Fri, Nov 6, 8:37 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lakeview
2026-11-06T16:30
Arrive Cincinnati
Fri, Nov 6, 6:33 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EST

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lakeview
9:30 PM EST
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
Vandalia
OH

City in Illinois

From Lakeview
58.4 mi
01h 01m
To Cincinnati
59.6 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Today

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW
Destination
55°F
Friday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Oak Street

    46 m · 9 sec · North Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Lake Street

    94 m · 11 sec · West Lake Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    2929 ft · 49 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 235

    2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 235

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Route 235

    1.3 km · 1 min · State Route 235

  6. 6

    Turn right onto State Route 274

    6.6 mi · 9 min · State Route 274

  7. 7

    Continue on Pike Street

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Pike Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1211 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    47.9 mi · 53 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    47.8 mi · 57 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard

    885 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Zoo

    76 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue

    1628 ft · 42 sec · West Mitchell Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    60 m · 9 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Vine Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Vine Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue

    2638 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street

    865 ft · 34 sec · Calhoun Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pike Street
103 mi · 88%
State Route 274
6.55 mi · 6%
State Route 235
3.04 mi · 3%
Vine Street
1.95 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.55 mi
Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

Pike Street

Merge slight left

47.9 mi · 00h 53m

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
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.1 mi
98.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vandalia
01h 01m from Lakeview
Leave By
2:24 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lakeview and Mostly Cloudy near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118 miles (189.9 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Vandalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.4 miles from Lakeview and 59.6 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.55 one way or $33.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lakeview and Mostly Cloudy near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Vandalia

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 Vandalia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 2.6 mi away

Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton

Dayton , OH
6196 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414, United States
Rating 4.4/5 3,718 reviews Tourist attraction,Bar & grill,Children's party service,Go-kart track,Laser tag center,Miniature golf course,Party planner,Restaurant,Amusement center,Video arcade
City of Riverside Administration Offices
Meeting point 7.4 mi away

City of Riverside Administration Offices

Riverside , OH
5200 Springfield St #100, Riverside, OH 45431
Rating 3.1/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 8 mi away

City Hall Gym

Dayton , OH
N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH 45402
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Gym

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Connersville station

84 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

91 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

92 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Columbus, OH

103 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lakeview and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 98.92 mi (159.19 km).

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#1 Lakeview

Situated in Logan County in west-central Ohio, this village rests at an elevation of approximately 994 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.4847700, -83.9230000
Altitude303
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 Oak Street (-83.922922, 40.484771)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.76 L · about $16.55
Round trip
$33.11
8.32 gal · 31.52 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $16.55 $33.11
Mid-grade $4.56 $18.98 $37.96
Premium $5.10 $21.22 $42.45
Diesel $6.39 $26.59 $53.17

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Lakeview and Cincinnati. The current time is 16:30:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.