How far is Leesburg, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Leesburg, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
68.66 mi
01h 17m
Flight
53.61 mi
86.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.61 mi
Kilometers
86.28 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
68.66 mi
Kilometers
110.49 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 AM EDT
Return by in Leesburg
Thu, Apr 23, 6:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leesburg
2026-04-23T04:19
Arrive Cincinnati
Thu, Apr 23, 5:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leesburg
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
Harveysburg
OH

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

From Leesburg
35.4 mi
00h 38m
To Cincinnati
33.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lyle Street

    84 m · 17 sec · Lyle Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Macy Lane

    74 m · 13 sec · Macy Lane

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Fairfield Street

    82 m · 10 sec · South Fairfield Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    7.5 mi · 11 min · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    125 m · 12 sec · South 2nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    779 ft · 13 sec · West Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Street

    709 ft · 16 sec · West Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North South Street

    20.1 mi · 27 min · North South Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 71 South: Cincinnati

    1816 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    40.5 mi · 48 min

  11. 11

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

    787 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road

    1.3 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leesburg 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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
40.9 mi · 60%
North South Street
20.1 mi · 29%
East Main Street
7.49 mi · 11%
Taft Road
0.97 mi · 1%
William Howard Taft Road
0.7 mi · 1%
Calhoun Street
0.19 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

40.5 mi · 00h 48m

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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
53.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harveysburg
00h 38m from Leesburg
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Leesburg and Sunny near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Harveysburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.4 miles from Leesburg and 33.2 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 53.6 miles (86.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.97 one way or $17.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Leesburg and Sunny near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Harveysburg

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

61 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

64 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

97 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Connersville station

98 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 53.61 mi (86.28 km).

Leesburg

#1 Leesburg

Village in Ohio, United States

Population1,321
Coordinates39.3450600, -83.5529700
Altitude309
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: Lyle Street (-83.552984, 39.344931)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 110 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.42 gal
9.17 L · about $8.97
Round trip
$17.93
4.84 gal · 18.34 L
Estimated CO2
21.5 kg one way
Round trip: 43 kg / 95 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.97 $17.93
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.27 $20.53
Premium $4.79 $11.59 $23.18
Diesel $4.30 $10.42 $20.83

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 Leesburg and Cincinnati. The current time is 04:19:54.

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.