Baltimore to Cincinnati: Road Trip Guide & Distance

423.1 miles 680.9 km · straight line
508 miles actual route 817.6 km · driving distance
9h 56min estimated drive time
$49 - $60 estimated fuel cost
~1h 21min flight time
271° W bearing direction

How far is Baltimore from Cincinnati?

The distance from Baltimore to Cincinnati is 423.1 miles (680.9 km) as the crow flies. Cincinnati is located W of Baltimore. By car, the driving distance is approximately 508 miles, taking about 9h 56min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 21min. Both are located in United States — Baltimore in Maryland and Cincinnati in Ohio.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare.

Coordinates come from public place data for Baltimore and Cincinnati. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Baltimore to Cincinnati

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 56min $49 - $60 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 21min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 55min $41–$76* Budget
Train ~9h 26min $61–$178* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Baltimore & Cincinnati

Quick Facts

Baltimore
39.29°N, 76.61°W
America/New_York
10m elevation
Cincinnati
39.10°N, 84.51°W
America/New_York
267m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 141 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 35 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 58.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM