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Scenic Drives in Ohio

Routes

59

Avg Distance

323 mi

Avg Drive

6h 9m

Destinations

30

These 59 scenic drives in Ohio earned a drive score of 7+ out of 10. The average route covers 323 miles through the state's most varied and visually interesting terrain.

Fuel snapshot for this state

Regular

$3.90/gal

Diesel: $4.80/gal

Typical trip cost

$42–$334

One-way, ~323 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG

CO₂ per trip

~113 kg

ICE vehicle, one-way average

Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-07-13

Climate through the year: Ohio

Ohio peaks at around 84°F in Jul and cools to 36°F / 22°F in Jan. Wettest month is Sep at ~3.9 in of rain.

Month High °F Low °F Rain in Snow in
Jan 36 22 3 18.4
Feb 39 24 2.5 15.1
Mar 47 31 3.1 10.8
Apr 60 41 3.8 2.7
May 71 51 3.8 —
Jun 80 61 3.8 —
Jul 84 65 3.7 —
Aug 82 64 3.6 —
Sep 76 57 3.9 —
Oct 64 47 3.6 0.1
Nov 51 37 3.4 4.5
Dec 40 28 3 12.2

Source: NOAA NCEI Monthly Climate Normals, 1991–2020 reference period. Sampled at the major-airport station for OH — microclimates along specific routes can vary significantly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We rate routes on a 1-10 drive score based on elevation changes, road variety, and terrain diversity. The 59 routes listed here all score 7 or higher.
Current regular gas averages $3.90/gallon in Ohio (week of 2026-07-13). Diesel: $4.80/gallon. A typical one-way trip on these routes costs between $42 and $334. Source: US Energy Information Administration.
Drive times and distances come from OSRM routing over real OpenStreetMap road networks. Fuel costs use weekly US Energy Information Administration state-level gas prices. Drive scores factor in elevation profile, road variety, and terrain. EV charging data is sourced from NREL. Climate normals come from NOAA NCEI (1991–2020 reference period). Hazard data comes from FEMA and USGS public feeds.
Yes. Click any route to see its full trip page with turn-by-turn directions, fuel cost estimates, elevation profile, stop suggestions, weather conditions, and more.

Top Scenic Routes

Cincinnati, OH → Los Angeles, CA

2173.8 mi 38h 11m Score: 8/10 ~$334 fuel

Through: Saint Louis → Memphis → Kansas City +2 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Columbus, OH → Atlanta, GA

556 mi 10h 31m Score: 8/10 ~$85 fuel

Through: Chattanooga → Dayton

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Cincinnati, OH → North Kingsville, OH

309.4 mi 5h 55m Score: 8/10 ~$48 fuel

Through: Lebanon → Wheeling

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Conneaut, OH → Hamilton, OH

308.5 mi 5h 49m Score: 8/10 ~$47 fuel

Through: Mason

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Roaming Shores, OH → Cincinnati, OH

304.9 mi 5h 53m Score: 8/10 ~$47 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Ashtabula, OH → Cincinnati, OH

302.6 mi 5h 42m Score: 8/10 ~$47 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Plymouth, OH → Cincinnati, OH

302.2 mi 5h 42m Score: 8/10 ~$46 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Jefferson, OH → Cincinnati, OH

299.6 mi 5h 40m Score: 8/10 ~$46 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Ashtabula, OH → Hamilton, OH

297.9 mi 5h 38m Score: 8/10 ~$46 fuel

Through: Mason

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Harrison, OH → Youngstown, OH

295.1 mi 5h 41m Score: 8/10 ~$45 fuel

Through: Columbus → Lebanon → Wheeling +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

East Palestine, OH → Cincinnati, OH

294.3 mi 5h 38m Score: 8/10 ~$45 fuel

Through: Youngstown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Cincinnati, OH → Middleton, OH

293.6 mi 5h 44m Score: 8/10 ~$45 fuel

Through: Lebanon → Wheeling → Akron +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Hamilton, OH → Geneva, OH

293.3 mi 5h 34m Score: 8/10 ~$45 fuel

Through: Cleveland

5 tricky spots High drive quality

New Richmond, OH → Youngstown, OH

293 mi 5h 44m Score: 8/10 ~$45 fuel

Through: Lebanon → Wheeling → Akron

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Hartford, OH → Cincinnati, OH

291.5 mi 5h 34m Score: 8/10 ~$45 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Cincinnati, OH → Harpersfield, OH

290.7 mi 5h 35m Score: 8/10 ~$45 fuel

Through: Lebanon → Wheeling

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Cincinnati, OH → Columbiana, OH

290.5 mi 5h 38m Score: 8/10 ~$45 fuel

Through: Lebanon → Wheeling → Akron

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Middletown, OH → Ashtabula, OH

289.7 mi 5h 32m Score: 8/10 ~$45 fuel

Through: Cleveland

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Youngstown, OH → Grandview, OH

289.1 mi 5h 31m Score: 8/10 ~$44 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Dent, OH → Youngstown, OH

289 mi 5h 35m Score: 8/10 ~$44 fuel

Through: Columbus → Lebanon → Wheeling +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Hamilton, OH → Montville, OH

288.5 mi 5h 30m Score: 8/10 ~$44 fuel

Through: Cleveland

5 tricky spots High drive quality

South Point, OH → Youngstown, OH

287.9 mi 5h 35m Score: 9/10 ~$44 fuel

Through: Downtown

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Fowler, OH → Cincinnati, OH

287.8 mi 5h 29m Score: 8/10 ~$44 fuel

Through: Akron → Brecksville

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Cincinnati, OH → Cortland, OH

287.1 mi 5h 35m Score: 8/10 ~$44 fuel

Through: Lebanon → Wheeling

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Amelia, OH → Youngstown, OH

286.9 mi 5h 33m Score: 8/10 ~$44 fuel

Through: Lebanon → Wheeling → Akron

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Cincinnati, OH → Poland, OH

286.5 mi 5h 34m Score: 8/10 ~$44 fuel

Through: Lebanon → Wheeling → Akron

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Brookfield, OH → Cincinnati, OH

286.2 mi 5h 26m Score: 8/10 ~$44 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Middleton, OH → Hamilton, OH

285.9 mi 5h 29m Score: 8/10 ~$44 fuel

Through: Youngstown → Mason

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Cincinnati, OH → North Bloomfield, OH

285.9 mi 5h 42m Score: 8/10 ~$44 fuel

Through: Lebanon → Wheeling → Cleveland +2 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Cincinnati, OH → Hubbard, OH

285.5 mi 5h 32m Score: 8/10 ~$44 fuel

Through: Lebanon → Wheeling → Akron

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Hamilton, OH → Vienna, OH

285.3 mi 5h 28m Score: 8/10 ~$44 fuel

Through: Cleveland → Akron

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Hamilton, OH → Boardman, OH

285.2 mi 5h 28m Score: 8/10 ~$44 fuel

Through: Cleveland → Akron

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Hamilton, OH → Campbell, OH

285 mi 5h 28m Score: 8/10 ~$44 fuel

Through: Cleveland → Akron

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Union City, OH → Youngstown, OH

283.3 mi 5h 24m Score: 8/10 ~$44 fuel

Through: Cleveland → Akron

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Hartsgrove, OH → Cincinnati, OH

283 mi 5h 32m Score: 8/10 ~$43 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Cincinnati, OH → Morgandale, OH

282.8 mi 5h 27m Score: 8/10 ~$43 fuel

Through: Lebanon → Wheeling

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Youngstown, OH → Auburn, OH

282 mi 5h 29m Score: 8/10 ~$43 fuel

Through: Mason

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Northgate, OH → Youngstown, OH

281.6 mi 5h 26m Score: 8/10 ~$43 fuel

Through: Columbus → Lebanon → Wheeling +1 more

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Hamilton, OH → Youngstown, OH

281 mi 5h 21m Score: 8/10 ~$43 fuel

Through: Cleveland → Akron

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Mount Carmel, OH → Youngstown, OH

280.8 mi 5h 25m Score: 8/10 ~$43 fuel

Through: Lebanon → Wheeling → Akron

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Perry, OH → Cincinnati, OH

280.3 mi 5h 19m Score: 8/10 ~$43 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Mount Healthy, OH → Youngstown, OH

280.2 mi 5h 25m Score: 8/10 ~$43 fuel

Through: Lebanon → Wheeling → Akron

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Andover, OH → Dayton, OH

280 mi 5h 18m Score: 8/10 ~$43 fuel

Through: Cleveland

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Mesopotamia, OH → Cincinnati, OH

279.3 mi 5h 25m Score: 8/10 ~$43 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Finneytown, OH → Youngstown, OH

278.9 mi 5h 25m Score: 8/10 ~$43 fuel

Through: Lebanon → Wheeling → Akron

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Hamilton, OH → McDonald, OH

278.7 mi 5h 20m Score: 8/10 ~$43 fuel

Through: Cleveland → Akron

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Chardon, OH → Cincinnati, OH

278.2 mi 5h 18m Score: 8/10 ~$43 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Cincinnati, OH → McDonald, OH

278 mi 5h 25m Score: 8/10 ~$43 fuel

Through: Lebanon → Wheeling → Akron

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Hamilton, OH → Girard, OH

278 mi 5h 17m Score: 8/10 ~$43 fuel

Through: Cleveland → Akron

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Montville, OH → Cincinnati, OH

277.9 mi 5h 25m Score: 8/10 ~$43 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Dayton, OH → Conneaut, OH

277.7 mi 5h 11m Score: 8/10 ~$43 fuel

Through: Cleveland

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Hamilton, OH → Niles, OH

277.6 mi 5h 19m Score: 8/10 ~$43 fuel

Through: Cleveland → Akron

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Dent, OH → Mentor, OH

277.4 mi 5h 20m Score: 8/10 ~$43 fuel

Through: Columbus → Lebanon → Wheeling

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Churchill, OH → Cincinnati, OH

277.4 mi 5h 15m Score: 8/10 ~$43 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Cincinnati, OH → Girard, OH

277.3 mi 5h 21m Score: 8/10 ~$43 fuel

Through: Lebanon → Wheeling → Akron

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Cincinnati, OH → Painesville, OH

277.2 mi 5h 23m Score: 8/10 ~$43 fuel

Through: Lebanon → Wheeling

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Cincinnati, OH → Fredericktown, OH

276.6 mi 5h 37m Score: 9/10 ~$43 fuel

Through: Lebanon → Grove City → Wheeling

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Norwood, OH → Youngstown, OH

276.6 mi 5h 21m Score: 8/10 ~$43 fuel

Through: Lebanon → Wheeling → Akron

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Delhi, OH → Mentor, OH

276.3 mi 5h 22m Score: 8/10 ~$42 fuel

Through: Lebanon → Wheeling

5 tricky spots High drive quality

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