How far is Salem, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Salem, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 267.7 miles (430.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229 miles (368.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Township in Delaware County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers
Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Salem and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Salem and Cincinnati.
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Start on South Ellsworth Avenue
9 m · 8 sec · South Ellsworth Avenue
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Turn left onto West State Street
1 km · 2 min · West State Street
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Turn right onto Benton Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Benton Road
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Continue on Cleveland East Liverpool Road
8.3 mi · 12 min · Cleveland East Liverpool Road
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Continue on State Route 14
3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 14
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Deerfield Township Square
636 ft · 12 sec
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Exit the rotary
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
2771 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left
22.8 mi · 32 min
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Merge slight left
17.4 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Keep slight right
103 mi · 1 hr 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive
787 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road
1.3 km · 2 min
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Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road
1.1 km · 2 min · William Howard Taft Road
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Continue on Calhoun Street
995 ft · 38 sec · Calhoun Street
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Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
104 m · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Ohio Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Salem and Cincinnati.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Chance Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers leaving Salem and Mostly Cloudy near Cincinnati.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Salem to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 267.7 miles (430.8 km) and usually takes 04h 24m 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 133.6 miles from Salem and 134.1 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229 miles (368.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.60 one way or $75.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 84 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain then Scattered Rain Showers around Salem and Mostly Cloudy near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Berkshire
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berkshire.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Salem and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 229.06 mi (368.64 km).
#1 Salem
Located in Northeastern Ohio within Columbiana County, this municipality sits at an elevation of 1,227 feet above sea level amidst the rolling hills that characterize the western edge of the Appalachian Plateau.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9008900, -80.8567500 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cincinnati
The third most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.
| Population | 304,548 |
| Coordinates | 39.1271100, -84.5143900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-84.514416, 39.127158)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 431 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 20m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.98 | $37.60 | $75.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $43.11 | $86.22 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $48.21 | $96.43 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $60.39 | $120.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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