How far is Lemon, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Lemon, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.63 mi
00h 39m
Flight
26.69 mi
42.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.69 mi
Kilometers
42.95 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.63 mi
Kilometers
49.29 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Tue, May 12, 6:17 PM EDT
Return by in Lemon
Tue, May 12, 6:56 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lemon
2026-05-12T17:38
Arrive Cincinnati
Tue, May 12, 6:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lemon
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Beckett Ridge
OH

Census-designated place in Butler County, Ohio

From Lemon
15.2 mi
00h 19m
To Cincinnati
15.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 10 mph S
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 Lemon and Cincinnati.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lefferson Road

    48 m · 12 sec · Lefferson Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Cincinnati-Dayton Road

    1309 ft · 28 sec · Cincinnati-Dayton Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Dixie Highway

    1099 ft · 24 sec · South Dixie Highway

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on South Dixie Highway

    65 m · 4 sec · South Dixie Highway

  5. 5

    Turn right

    1.1 km · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Cincinnati

    2382 ft · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    25.5 mi · 31 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard

    885 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

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

    76 m · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue

    1628 ft · 42 sec · West Mitchell Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    60 m · 9 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Vine Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · Vine Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue

    2638 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    103 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street

    865 ft · 34 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 Lemon and Cincinnati.

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
25.9 mi · 85%
Vine Street
1.95 mi · 6%
Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi · 2%
West Mitchell Avenue
0.31 mi · 1%
South Dixie Highway
0.25 mi · 1%
Cincinnati-Dayton Road
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

25.5 mi · 00h 31m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
26.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beckett Ridge
00h 19m from Lemon
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lemon and Sunny near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Beckett Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Lemon and 15.4 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 26.7 miles (43 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $8.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Beckett Ridge

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 Beckett Ridge and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.2 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Westwood Town Hall
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

Westwood Town Hall

Cincinnati , OH
3017 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Rating 4.4/5 14 reviews City Hall
Lebanon Taxation Department
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Lebanon Taxation Department

Lebanon , OH
50 S Broadway St, Lebanon, OH 45036
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City tax office
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

Westwood Town Center Historic District

Cincinnati , OH
Cincinnati, OH 45211, United States
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beckett Ridge.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

27 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

29 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

69 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

96 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lemon and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 26.69 mi (42.95 km).

Lemon

#1 Lemon

Township of Ohio

Population15,647
Coordinates39.4883900, -84.3377200
Altitude233
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: Lefferson Road (-84.33765, 39.48865)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.09 L · about $4.00
Round trip
$8.00
2.16 gal · 8.18 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.00 $8.00
Mid-grade $4.24 $4.58 $9.16
Premium $4.79 $5.17 $10.35
Diesel $4.30 $4.65 $9.30

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 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Lemon and Cincinnati. The current time is 17:38:29.

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.