Charleston, South Carolina to Cincinnati: Road Trip Guide & Distance

506.5 miles 815.2 km · straight line
607.8 miles estimated 978.2 km · driving distance
12h 14min estimated drive time
$58 - $72 estimated fuel cost
~1h 31min flight time
331° NNW bearing direction

How far is Charleston, South Carolina from Cincinnati?

The distance from Charleston, South Carolina to Cincinnati is 506.5 miles (815.2 km) as the crow flies. Cincinnati is located NNW of Charleston, South Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 607.8 miles, taking about 12h 14min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 31min. Both are located in United States — Charleston, South Carolina in South Carolina and Cincinnati in Ohio.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. 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 Charleston, South Carolina and Cincinnati. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Charleston, South Carolina to Cincinnati

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 12h 14min $58 - $72 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 31min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~14h 41min $49–$91* Budget
Train ~15h 54min $73–$213* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Charleston, South Carolina & Cincinnati

Quick Facts

Charleston, South Carolina
32.78°N, 79.93°W
America/New_York
6m 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 169 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 42 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 49.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients