How far is Leesburg, OH from Hillsboro, OH?

The driving distance from Leesburg, OH to Hillsboro, OH is about 11 miles (17.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
11.02 mi
00h 17m
Flight
10.35 mi
16.66 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.35 mi
Kilometers
16.66 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.02 mi
Kilometers
17.73 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillsboro
Fri, Apr 17, 11:19 PM EDT
Return by in Leesburg
Fri, Apr 17, 11:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leesburg
2026-04-17T23:02
Arrive Hillsboro
Fri, Apr 17, 11:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Leesburg
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Highland
OH

Village in Highland County, Ohio, United States

From Leesburg
5.5 mi
00h 08m
To Hillsboro
5.5 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
80°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1444 ft · 31 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Advent Street

    10.6 mi · 16 min · Advent Street

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leesburg and Hillsboro.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
6 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Advent Street
10.6 mi · 96%
East Main Street
0.27 mi · 2%
Lyle Street
0.05 mi
South Fairfield Street
0.05 mi
Macy Lane
0.05 mi
Longest Stretch

Advent Street

Turn left onto Advent Street

10.6 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
10.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Highland
00h 08m from Leesburg
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Leesburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hillsboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 11 miles (17.7 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Highland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Leesburg and 5.5 miles from Hillsboro.

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

The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.44 one way or $2.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Leesburg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Hillsboro.

Stop Ideas Near Highland

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

78 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

82 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

85 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Columbus, OH

86 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Leesburg and Hillsboro. Straight-line distance: 10.35 mi (16.66 km).

Leesburg

#1 Leesburg

Village in Ohio, United States

Population1,321
Coordinates39.3450600, -83.5529700
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Hillsboro

#2 Hillsboro

City in and the county seat of Highland County, Ohio, United States

Population6,578
Coordinates39.2022900, -83.6115900
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: Leesburg (-83.55297, 39.34506)
End: Hillsboro (-83.61159, 39.20229)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 18 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.39 gal
1.47 L · about $1.44
Round trip
$2.89
0.78 gal · 2.94 L
Estimated CO2
3.5 kg one way
Round trip: 6.9 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $1.44 $2.89
Mid-grade $4.24 $1.65 $3.31
Premium $4.79 $1.87 $3.74
Diesel $4.30 $1.68 $3.36

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Leesburg and Hillsboro. The current time is 23:02:48.

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.