Cincinnati to Harrisonburg: Road Trip Guide & Distance

307.3 miles 494.5 km · straight line
384.1 miles estimated 618.1 km · driving distance
7h 44min estimated drive time
$37 - $45 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
97° E bearing direction

How far is Cincinnati from Harrisonburg?

The distance from Cincinnati to Harrisonburg is 307.3 miles (494.5 km) as the crow flies. Harrisonburg is located E of Cincinnati. By car, the driving distance is approximately 384.1 miles, taking about 7h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Cincinnati in Ohio and Harrisonburg in Virginia.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cincinnati and Harrisonburg. 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 Cincinnati to Harrisonburg

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 44min $37 - $45 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 17min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 21min $46–$134* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cincinnati & Harrisonburg

Quick Facts

Cincinnati
39.10°N, 84.51°W
America/New_York
267m elevation
Harrisonburg
38.45°N, 78.87°W
America/New_York
404m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 102 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 81 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients