How far is Sunbury, OH from Cincinnati, OH?
The driving distance from Sunbury, OH to Cincinnati, OH is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Butler County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunbury and Cincinnati.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunbury and Cincinnati.
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Start on Germantown Middletown Pike
14 m · 7 sec · Germantown Middletown Pike
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Turn sharp right onto Eby Road
1765 ft · 56 sec · Eby Road
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Turn sharp left
1927 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Carlisle Pike
2.1 mi · 4 min · Carlisle Pike
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Continue on Central Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Central Avenue
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Continue on Kenneth Koons Boulevard
1846 ft · 41 sec · Kenneth Koons Boulevard
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1900 ft · 32 sec · North Main Street
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Keep slight left to continue on North Riley Street
1605 ft · 29 sec · North Riley Street
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Continue on Riley Boulevard
2842 ft · 59 sec · Riley Boulevard
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Turn left onto East 6th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 6th Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
2799 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
29.5 mi · 35 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard
885 ft · 22 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Zoo
76 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue
1628 ft · 42 sec · West Mitchell Avenue
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Turn slight right
60 m · 9 sec
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Turn slight right onto Vine Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · Vine Street
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Continue on Jefferson Avenue
2638 ft · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
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Turn slight right
103 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street
865 ft · 34 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 Sunbury 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 75 South
Merge slight left
29.5 mi · 00h 35m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sunbury 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 Sunbury to Cincinnati?
The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wetherington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.5 miles from Sunbury and 20.4 miles from Cincinnati.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.34 one way or $10.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Wetherington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center
Lebanon Taxation Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wetherington.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunbury and Cincinnati. Straight-line distance: 34.5 mi (55.53 km).
#1 Sunbury
City in Delaware County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 6,881 |
| Coordinates | 39.6131100, -84.3657800 |
| Altitude | 219 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $5.34 | $10.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.11 | $12.22 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.20 | $12.40 |
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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