Cincinnati to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Road Trip Guide & Distance

626.8 miles 1008.7 km · straight line
752.1 miles estimated 1210.4 km · driving distance
15h 8min estimated drive time
$72 - $89 estimated fuel cost
~1h 46min flight time
43° NE bearing direction

How far is Cincinnati from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada?

The distance from Cincinnati to Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is 626.8 miles (1008.7 km) as the crow flies. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is located NE of Cincinnati. By car, the driving distance is approximately 752.1 miles, taking about 15h 8min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 46min. Cincinnati is in Ohio, United States, while Ottawa, Ontario, Canada is in Ontario, Canada.

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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cincinnati and Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. 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 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 15h 8min $72 - $89 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 46min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~18h 10min $60–$113* Budget
Train ~19h 40min $90–$263* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cincinnati & Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Quick Facts

Cincinnati
39.10°N, 84.51°W
America/New_York
267m elevation
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
45.42°N, 75.70°W
America/Toronto
70m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 209 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 52 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 39.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients