How far is Lisbon, OH from Cincinnati, OH?

The driving distance from Lisbon, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 266.5 miles (428.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 228.7 miles (368 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
266.49 mi
04h 26m
Flight
228.64 mi
367.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
228.64 mi
Kilometers
367.96 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
266.49 mi
Kilometers
428.87 km
Drive Time
04h 26m

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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 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cincinnati
Fri, Apr 17, 12:55 PM EDT
Return by in Lisbon
Fri, Apr 17, 5:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lisbon
2026-04-17T08:29
Arrive Cincinnati
Fri, Apr 17, 12:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 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
8:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lisbon
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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Lisbon
134 mi
02h 13m
To Cincinnati
132.5 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
84°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Market Street

    19 m · 9 sec · South Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Lincoln Way

    10.9 mi · 16 min · West Lincoln Way

  3. 3

    Turn right

    19.6 mi · 30 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cedar Street South

    776 ft · 26 sec · Cedar Street South

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Nassau Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Nassau Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Lincoln Street East

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Street East

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Trump Avenue Southeast

    1630 ft · 32 sec · Trump Avenue Southeast

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward US 30 West: Massillon

    38.1 mi · 46 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on West Lincoln Way

    22.2 mi · 28 min · West Lincoln Way

  10. 10

    Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    3100 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    69.6 mi · 1 hr 16 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    103 mi · 1 hr 56 min

  13. 13

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

    787 ft · 19 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road

    1.3 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Calhoun Street

    995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

    104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lisbon 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
173 mi · 65%
US 30 West
38.1 mi · 14%
West Lincoln Way
33.2 mi · 12%
Lincoln Street East
1.18 mi
Taft Road
0.97 mi
Nassau Street
0.72 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 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.8 mi
228.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
02h 13m from Lisbon
Leave By
8:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lisbon and Mostly Sunny near Cincinnati.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 266.5 miles (428.9 km) and usually takes 04h 26m 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?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 134 miles from Lisbon and 132.5 miles from Cincinnati.

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

The direct path is about 228.7 miles (368 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 8:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.83 one way or $69.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lisbon and Mostly Sunny near Cincinnati.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lisbon and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 228.64 mi (367.96 km).

Lisbon

#1 Lisbon

Village in Ohio, USA

Population2,727
Coordinates40.7720000, -80.7681300
Altitude294
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: South Market Street (-80.767999, 40.771999)
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 429 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.4 gal
35.6 L · about $34.83
Round trip
$69.65
18.8 gal · 71.2 L
Estimated CO2
83.5 kg one way
Round trip: 167.1 kg / 368 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $34.83 $69.65
Mid-grade $4.24 $39.87 $79.75
Premium $4.79 $45.03 $90.05
Diesel $4.30 $40.46 $80.92

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lisbon and Cincinnati. The current time is 08:29:03.

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.