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Summer Road Trips in Ohio

Routes

30

Avg Distance

358 mi

Avg Drive

6h 46m

Destinations

27

Ohio in the summer means more daylight for exploring, and with 30 routes averaging 358 miles, you've got options from quick hops to longer hauls. This collection offers a drive score range up to 8, with some routes featuring high-altitude sections climbing over 6,000 feet. You'll also find good EV coverage on many trips, with some offering up to 11 DC fast chargers.

Fuel snapshot for this state

Regular

$4.40/gal

Diesel: $5.35/gal

Typical trip cost

$48–$398

One-way, ~358 mi avg @ 25.4 MPG

CO₂ per trip

~125 kg

ICE vehicle, one-way average

Source: US Energy Information Administration • week of 2026-06-01

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. Table highlights Summer months.

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 peak 80 61 3.8 —
Jul peak 84 65 3.7 —
Aug peak 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.

Planning Tips

Frequently Asked Questions

We've identified 30 routes in Ohio that work well for summer travel, based on drive quality, typical weather conditions, and distance (averaging 358 miles).
Current regular gas averages $4.40/gallon in Ohio (week of 2026-06-01). Diesel: $5.35/gallon. A typical one-way trip on these routes costs between $48 and $398. Source: US Energy Information Administration.
Across Jun, Jul, Aug, Ohio typically sees daytime highs in the 80–84°F range with about 3.7 in of rain per month on average. Based on NOAA 1991–2020 monthly climate normals.
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.

Summer Routes

Editor's pick

Cincinnati, OH → Los Angeles, CA

2173.8 mi 38h 11m Score: 8/10 ~$398 fuel

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

5 tricky spots High drive quality

This cross-country adventure boasts a drive score of 8 and navigates high-altitude sections with notable climbs, topping out at 6,100 feet. With park access and fair EV coverage, it's a substantial trek across varied terrain.

Editor's pick

Columbus, OH → Atlanta, GA

556 mi 10h 31m Score: 8/10 ~$96 fuel

Through: Chattanooga → Dayton

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Another drive score of 8, this route offers gently rolling terrain as it heads south. It includes park access and covers 556 miles with a maximum elevation of 1,846 feet.

Editor's pick

Cincinnati, OH → North Kingsville, OH

309.4 mi 5h 55m Score: 8/10 ~$54 fuel

Through: Lebanon → Wheeling

5 tricky spots High drive quality

This route scores an 8 and stays within Ohio, mostly on highways with minimal elevation changes. It features good EV coverage and access to parks over its 309-mile span.

Conneaut, OH → Hamilton, OH

308.5 mi 5h 49m Score: 8/10 ~$57 fuel

Through: Mason

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Ashtabula, OH → Hamilton, OH

297.9 mi 5h 38m Score: 8/10 ~$52 fuel

Through: Mason

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Cincinnati, OH → Middleton, OH

293.6 mi 5h 44m Score: 8/10 ~$54 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 ~$51 fuel

Through: Cleveland

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Cincinnati, OH → Harpersfield, OH

290.7 mi 5h 35m Score: 8/10 ~$53 fuel

Through: Lebanon → Wheeling

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Cincinnati, OH → Columbiana, OH

290.5 mi 5h 38m Score: 8/10 ~$50 fuel

Through: Lebanon → Wheeling → Akron

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Middletown, OH → Ashtabula, OH

289.7 mi 5h 32m Score: 8/10 ~$53 fuel

Through: Cleveland

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Youngstown, OH → Grandview, OH

289.1 mi 5h 31m Score: 8/10 ~$50 fuel
5 tricky spots High drive quality

Hamilton, OH → Montville, OH

288.5 mi 5h 30m Score: 8/10 ~$50 fuel

Through: Cleveland

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Cincinnati, OH → Cortland, OH

287.1 mi 5h 35m Score: 8/10 ~$50 fuel

Through: Lebanon → Wheeling

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Cincinnati, OH → Poland, OH

286.5 mi 5h 34m Score: 8/10 ~$50 fuel

Through: Lebanon → Wheeling → Akron

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Cincinnati, OH → North Bloomfield, OH

285.9 mi 5h 42m Score: 8/10 ~$49 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 ~$49 fuel

Through: Lebanon → Wheeling → Akron

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Hamilton, OH → Vienna, OH

285.3 mi 5h 28m Score: 8/10 ~$52 fuel

Through: Cleveland → Akron

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Hamilton, OH → Boardman, OH

285.2 mi 5h 28m Score: 8/10 ~$49 fuel

Through: Cleveland → Akron

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Hamilton, OH → Campbell, OH

285 mi 5h 28m Score: 8/10 ~$52 fuel

Through: Cleveland → Akron

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Cincinnati, OH → Morgandale, OH

282.8 mi 5h 27m Score: 8/10 ~$52 fuel

Through: Lebanon → Wheeling

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Youngstown, OH → Auburn, OH

282 mi 5h 29m Score: 8/10 ~$52 fuel

Through: Mason

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Andover, OH → Dayton, OH

280 mi 5h 18m Score: 8/10 ~$51 fuel

Through: Cleveland

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Hamilton, OH → McDonald, OH

278.7 mi 5h 20m Score: 8/10 ~$48 fuel

Through: Cleveland → Akron

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Cincinnati, OH → McDonald, OH

278 mi 5h 25m Score: 8/10 ~$48 fuel

Through: Lebanon → Wheeling → Akron

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Hamilton, OH → Girard, OH

278 mi 5h 17m Score: 8/10 ~$48 fuel

Through: Cleveland → Akron

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Dayton, OH → Conneaut, OH

277.7 mi 5h 11m Score: 8/10 ~$48 fuel

Through: Cleveland

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Hamilton, OH → Niles, OH

277.6 mi 5h 19m Score: 8/10 ~$48 fuel

Through: Cleveland → Akron

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Cincinnati, OH → Girard, OH

277.3 mi 5h 21m Score: 8/10 ~$51 fuel

Through: Lebanon → Wheeling → Akron

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Cincinnati, OH → Painesville, OH

277.2 mi 5h 23m Score: 8/10 ~$48 fuel

Through: Lebanon → Wheeling

5 tricky spots High drive quality

Cincinnati, OH → Fredericktown, OH

276.6 mi 5h 37m Score: 9/10 ~$51 fuel

Through: Lebanon → Grove City → Wheeling

5 tricky spots High drive quality

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