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Distance from Cincinnati to Cleveland

Driving Distance
249.5 mi 401.5 km
Flying Distance
222.4 mi 358.0 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Cincinnati, Ohio to Cleveland, Ohio is 249.5 mi (401.5 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 222.4 mi (358.0 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 27 min

The estimated travel time by road is 3 hours 44 minutes

Traveling fast highway, long-distance in a northeast direction. Average speeds around 74 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Cincinnati
Place Cincinnati
State/Province Ohio
Country US
Latitude 39.103118
Longitude -84.51202
GPS 39.103118° N, 84.51202° W
Local Time 2:38 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Cleveland
Place Cleveland
State/Province Ohio
Country US
Latitude 41.49932
Longitude -81.694361
GPS 41.49932° N, 81.694361° W
Local Time 2:38 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Cincinnati, Ohio to Cleveland, Ohio covers 249.5 mi (401.5 km) in a northeast direction. This fast highway, long-distance route typically takes 3 hours 44 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (249.5-297.1 miles / 402-478 km). The primary route shown here saves 46 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 74 mph (119 km/h).

Available Routes

I-71 N
249.5 mi 3 hours 44 minutes
Shortest Fastest
I-70 E and I-71 N
266.4 mi 3 hours 59 minutes
I-75 N and US-30 E
297.1 mi 4 hours 30 minutes

Route Map Visualization

Route map from Cincinnati to Cleveland

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.