How far is South Canal, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from South Canal, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 264.9 miles (426.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 234 miles (376.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 27m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Canal and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Canal and Cincinnati.
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Start on Niles Avenue
903 ft · 42 sec · Niles Avenue
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Turn left onto South Canal Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Canal Street
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Turn left onto West Broad Street
671 ft · 14 sec · West Broad Street
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Continue on West Broad Street
2614 ft · 1 min · West Broad Street
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Continue on Holcomb Newton Falls Road Southwest
1.1 km · 2 min · Holcomb Newton Falls Road Southwest
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Continue on Holcomb Road
1.2 km · 2 min · Holcomb Road
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Turn right onto Pa St 3
113 m · 24 sec · Pa St 3
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Turn left
10.3 mi · 14 min
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Turn slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West
1949 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
17.5 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway
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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 South Canal 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Canal and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Canal to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 264.9 miles (426.3 km) and usually takes 04h 13m 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 131.4 miles from South Canal and 133.5 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 234 miles (376.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.64 one way or $69.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around South Canal and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Cincinnati.
Stop Ideas Near Berkshire
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Canal and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 234 mi (376.58 km).
#1 South Canal
Census-designated place in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 1,100 |
| Coordinates | 41.1772800, -80.9867600 |
| Altitude | 286 |
| 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: 426 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 18m |
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 | $3.71 | $34.64 | $69.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $39.66 | $79.33 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $44.79 | $89.57 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $40.24 | $80.48 |
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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