Milford, OH Road Trips
Drivers starting from Milford, OH have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 14-mile quick runs to 275-mile cross-state drives. Routes from Milford, OH spread mainly east and north, covering a wide geographic range.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
275.3 mi
Youngstown, OH
Quickest Drive
29m
Cincinnati, OH
Plan Around Milford, OH
Popular Incoming Routes
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Continue From Milford, OH
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Milford, OH
Driving from Milford, OH
Expect an average of 175 miles and about 3h 27m behind the wheel when leaving Milford, OH. There is a healthy spread of short hops, medium drives, and longer road trips to pick from. The longest mapped route runs 275 miles (5h 18m), while the shortest is just 14 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Milford, OH most often head toward Youngstown, OH (275.3 mi, 5h 18m), Cleveland, OH (245.1 mi, 4h 43m), Lorain, OH (238.1 mi, 4h 41m), Columbus, OH (102.7 mi, 2h 5m), and Cincinnati, OH (14.3 mi, 29m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in OH currently averages around $3.71 per gallon. For the typical 175-mile trip from Milford, OH, budget about $26 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Milford, OH and 1 routes heading into Milford, OH, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 14 to 275 miles.
The longest mapped route from Milford, OH covers 275 miles and takes approximately 5h 18m. Shorter options start at just 14 miles.
The average route from Milford, OH runs about 175 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 27m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.71/gallon for regular), the average 175-mile trip from Milford, OH costs roughly $26 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Milford, OH include Youngstown, OH, Cleveland, OH, Lorain, OH and Columbus, OH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Milford, OH by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
6,525
Median Income
$72,907
Median Home Value
$228,200
Median Age
46.8
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Milford, OH at a Glance
Founded
1802
Elevation
548 ft
Area
4 mi²
Notable People from Milford, OH
A sampling of people born in Milford, OH.
Maud Hunt Squire
1873–1954
painter and printmaker
City data from Wikidata (Q2233852), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Milford, OH
Milford is a small city and Miami Township is a large township often referred to as Milford, despite being an independent township, both communities are located in Southwest Ohio's Clermont County.
Milford-Miami Township is a fusion of City of Milford and Miami Township. Milford and Miami Township share the 45150 zip code. Milford and Miami Township are unique because Milford is the only city in Clermont County, and Miami Township is the most populous place in the county. The City of Milford's name has its origins in the fact that mills were the sole industry in the city after its founding and the fact that it was safest ford the Little Miami River at Milford's boundary.
1 Promont House Museum, 906 Main St, [email protected]. F-Su 1:30-4:30PM. The Promont House is noted for its Italiante Victorian architecture and also having been the home of Ohio governor John Pattison. This site is will not be of particular interest to anyone who finds history of buildings and its inhabitants dull, however, it can be educational in the manner the museum depicts Victorian life in America. Another alternative is the entire historical village located in Sharonville, only 25 minutes west of Milford. 2 Miami Meadows Park, 1546 State Route 131. Miami Meadows Park is a fairly large park and has a baseball field, football field, basketball court, hiking trail, a lake for fishing, a skate park for skateboarders and a large fenced in dog park. A picnic area makes an excellent place for visitors to rest after running around the park. 1 Cincinnati Nature Centure (CNC), 4949 Tealtown Rd, Milford, ☏ +1 (513) 831-1711. 8AM-5:30PM. The 1,025-acre Rowe Woods in Milford features the Rowe Visitor Center with nature exhibits, a wildlife viewing window, a library, and a gift shop. There are over 16 miles of trails that pass through eastern deciduous forests, former agricultural fields, streams, and pond habitats. $10. (updated Jan 2023)
Little Miami Bike Trail Frontier Days, Address, ☏ +1 513 555-5555. The Frontier Days festival is held the first week of June. The festival celebrates the City of Milford's founding. A parade is held on the first day, which ends at the festival's grounds on the bank of the Little Miami River. 2 Milford 16 Cinemark, 500 Rivers Edge Dr, ☏ +1 (513) 248-2169. This theater plays all of the latest movies and has ample stadium-style seating. Visit the website for showtimes and movie details. (updated Jan 2023) Milford Bowling Lanes Inc, 834 Highway 28, ☏ +1 513 831-0717.
Historic Milford Association, P.O. Box 35. The website for Downtown Milford, Ohio, with listings for restaurants, businesses, and events in Milford, Ohio. 1 Jacobs Pizza, 1247 State Route 131, ☏ +1 513 831-3433, fax: +1 513 831-5327. Su-Th 11AM-10PM, F Sa 11AM-midnight. A well-known pizzeria that's more famous for its more loved hoagies. 2 Skyline Chili, 1055 State Route 28, ☏ +1 513 248-9737. 3 Gold Star Chili, 1040 State Route 28, ☏ +1 513 831-4692. 4 Mint Bistro, 501 Chamber Dr, ☏ +1 513 808-5700. Thai. (updated Sep 2016) 5 Tong's Thai, 1117 Main St, ☏ +1 513 248-2999. Basic decor but good Thai food. (updated Sep 2016) 6 Bite, 1279 OH-131, Milford, ☏ +1 (513) 831-2483. 11AM-8AM. A unique little hidden restaurant that serves casual dining food. An organic establishment that works with local farmers and grows their own produce. It is recommended to call ahead as seating can be limited. (updated Jan 2023) 7 20 Brix, 101 Main St, ☏ +1 513 831-2749. Good, quality food, wine and beer. (updated Feb 2017)
Greenies, 1148 State Route 28, ☏ +1 513 831-3400. 1 Old Milford Parlor : Coffee & Ice Cream, 119 Main St, ☏ +1 513 239-5704. Great Java whip. (updated Sep 2016) 2 Little Miami Brewing Company. (updated Jul 2019)
1 Holiday Inn Express, 301 Old Bank Rd, ☏ +1 513 831-7829, fax: +1 513 831-8829, [email protected]. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Good sized but gloomy rooms. Small pool and gym, basic free breakfast. Close to freeway. (updated Sep 2016) 2 Homewood Suites, 600 Chamber Dr, ☏ +1 513 248-4663, fax: +1 513 248-4313. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. (updated Sep 2016)
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG IATA) is on the Kentucky side, so you'll have to cross the bridge to get to Cincinnati. It is approximately a 40 minute drive from the airport to Milford. The easiest point of arrival and departure is on I-275 and exiting the highway at the 275 "Milford, Blanchester" exit. Milford-Miami Township is located along U.S. Route 50, which connects Annapolis, Maryland with Sacramento, California
The two main arteries into Milford are State Route 131 and State Route 28. From I-275 Rt. 28 will abruptly end Milford forking into Main street and Lila Avenue. State Route 131 also begins/ends in Milford and continues on into the abyss known only as "the backroads."
The crime rate in Milford and Miami Township is low with most incidents being related to petty theft or traffic violations. The following phone numbers are for non-emergencies. Dial 911 if the situation is an emergency. Also, if using a cell phone or calling through an operator be sure to specify Miami Township in Clermont County. There are several Miami Townships in Southwest Ohio and you may be redirected to the wrong emergency call center. Miami Township Fire Department and EMS, 5900 McPicken Dr (Immediately off Route 28, across from Skyline), ☏ +1 513 248-3700. Miami Township Police Department, 5900 McPicken Dr (Immediately off Route 28, across from Skyline), ☏ +1 513 248-3721. Milford Fire Department and EMS, 687 Us Highway 50 # B, ☏ +1 513 831-7777. Milford Police Department, 5900 McPicken Dr, ☏ +1 513 248-5084.
Travel tips adapted from Milford-Miami Township on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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