How far is Leetonia, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Leetonia, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 270.2 miles (434.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 232.8 miles (374.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 08m 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
270.21 mi
04h 34m
Flight
232.79 mi
374.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
232.79 mi
Kilometers
374.64 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
270.21 mi
Kilometers
434.86 km
Drive Time
04h 34m

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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 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Wed, May 13, 1:51 AM EDT
Return by in Leetonia
Wed, May 13, 6:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Leetonia
2026-05-12T21:17
Arrive Cincinnati
Wed, May 13, 1:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 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
7:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Leetonia
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 Leetonia
137.1 mi
02h 17m
To Cincinnati
133.2 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 6 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Columbia Street

    21 m · 7 sec · Columbia Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Hazel Street

    577 ft · 16 sec · Hazel Street

  3. 3

    Turn right

    6.2 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Lincoln Avenue

    1494 ft · 46 sec · South Lincoln Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East State Street

    1.5 km · 3 min · East State Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Benton Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Benton Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Cleveland East Liverpool Road

    8.3 mi · 12 min · Cleveland East Liverpool Road

  8. 8

    Continue on State Route 14

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 14

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Deerfield Township Square

    636 ft · 12 sec

  10. 10

    Exit the rotary

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2771 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left

    22.8 mi · 32 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    17.4 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    103 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  17. 17

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

    787 ft · 19 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road

    1.3 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Leetonia 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
206 mi · 76%
Deerfield Township Square
23.2 mi · 9%
Cleveland East Liverpool Road
8.34 mi · 3%
State Route 14
3.35 mi · 1%
Benton Road
1.32 mi
Taft Road
0.97 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Keep slight right

103 mi · 01h 56m

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 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
232.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
02h 17m from Leetonia
Leave By
7:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Leetonia and Sunny near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 270.2 miles (434.9 km) and usually takes 04h 34m 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 137.1 miles from Leetonia and 133.2 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 232.8 miles (374.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 7:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.31 one way or $70.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Mostly Sunny around Leetonia and Sunny 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 Leetonia and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 232.79 mi (374.64 km).

Leetonia

#1 Leetonia

City in Columbiana County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,813
Coordinates40.8772800, -80.7553600
Altitude310
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: Columbia Street (-80.755337, 40.877241)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 435 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.53 gal
36.09 L · about $35.31
Round trip
$70.62
19.06 gal · 72.18 L
Estimated CO2
84.7 kg one way
Round trip: 169.4 kg / 373 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $35.31 $70.62
Mid-grade $4.24 $40.43 $80.85
Premium $4.79 $45.65 $91.30
Diesel $4.30 $41.02 $82.03

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Leetonia and Cincinnati. The current time is 21:17:26.

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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.