Traveling from Beaver to Cincinnati covers 108 miles and takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trek across the Midwest, it works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, leaving you no need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend about $16 on fuel for the journey. The route utilizes a combination of the James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway, the Circle Freeway, and I-471. It is a practical connection that gets you from the rural landscape of Beaver into the urban center of Cincinnati efficiently. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick getaway, this drive is manageable and avoids the need for complex travel logistics.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54 miles from Beaver, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
85.8 mi
1h 44m
Circle Freeway
10 mi
11m
I 471
5.4 mi
6m
SR 335
2 mi
3m
Ronald Reagan Highway
1.6 mi
1m
Reading Road
0.6 mi
1m
William Howard Taft Road
0.5 mi
1m
Northeast Expressway
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
— 85.8 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaver, OH and Cincinnati, OH.
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Start on SR 335
85 ft·3 sec·SR 335
2
Turn right onto SR 335; C-57
0.2 mi·24 sec·Main Street
3
Turn left onto SR 335
2.0 mi·3 min·SR 335
4
Turn right onto SR 32; SR 124
86 mi·1 hr 44 min·James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 275 South: Kentucky
6
Merge onto I 275
10.0 mi·11 min·Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 275
1.6 mi·1 min·Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·55 sec
Exit 74BToward I 471 North: Newport, CincinnatiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 471
5.4 mi·6 min·I 471
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 71
0.2 mi·19 sec·Northeast Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Exit 2Toward US 42 North: Reading Road, Eden Park DriveUse the slight left lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
520 ft·12 sec
Toward US 42 North: Reading RoadUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto US 42
0.6 mi·1 min·Reading Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto Burnet Avenue
0.2 mi·33 sec·Burnet Avenue
15
Turn left onto William Howard Taft Road
0.5 mi·1 min·William Howard Taft Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
16
Continue on Calhoun Street
0.2 mi·37 sec·Calhoun Street
17
Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
340 ft·13 sec·Ohio Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Ohio Avenue
Trip Plan
Since the total drive time is just over two hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 108-mile distance without needing any scheduled stops, though taking a break remains an option if you prefer to pace yourself. Because the route relies heavily on local roads rather than interstates, stay alert for changing speed limits and traffic patterns. Keep your $16 fuel budget in mind when planning your departure, as local roads can occasionally lead to more stop-and-go driving than a standard highway route. Prioritize checking your navigation before leaving Beaver, as the transition from the James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway onto the final freeways requires precise navigation.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54 miles from Beaver, OH, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 24 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cincinnati, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Beaver, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Beaver, OH
This is one driving day of about 108 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Beaver, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway for about 85.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 107.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|SR 335; C-57 / Main Street
Turn right onto SR 335; C-57 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
8
100 mi into trip|~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward I 471 North: Newport, Cincinnati
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 74B
Toward I 471 North: Newport, Cincinnati
9
106.1 mi into trip|~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward US 42 North: Reading Road, Eden Park Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 2
Toward US 42 North: Reading Road, Eden Park Dri...
8
106.3 mi into trip|~2h 10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 42 North: Reading Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 42 North: Reading Road
6
107.2 mi into trip|~2h 13m in|William Howard Taft Road
Turn left onto William Howard Taft Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.76 one way
$33.52 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$18.60
$37.20
premium
$4.91
$20.87
$41.75
diesel
$5.61
$23.85
$47.69
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
32.4
0
$11.34
$5.18
Efficient EV
27
0
$9.45
$4.32
EV Truck/SUV
43.2
0
$15.12
$6.91
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Beaver, OH
Late night
in Beaver on Sunday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cincinnati, OH
Late night
in Cincinnati on Sunday
Local time
3:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Batavia, OH
54 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
17 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 15m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Nearly 2000 years ago, Native Americans built dozens of monumental mounds and earthen enclosures in southern Ohio. These earthwork complexes were ceremonial landscapes used for feasts, funerals, ritua...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
Free
near mile 18.6
Caution: Hopeton Earthworks Closed for Construction Until May 2026
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip features a turn-heavy, local driving profile that requires your full attention behind the wheel. Only 16% of the journey is spent on major highways, meaning you will spend most of your time navigating local roads. You will cover 85.8 miles on the James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway, which serves as the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip. The character of the road shifts significantly as you transition from the local segments onto the Circle Freeway and I-471 near the city. Expect a driving experience that favors technical maneuvering over high-speed interstate cruising, providing a distinct change of pace as you approach the destination.
Only 16% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 85.8 mi on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 335; C-57 / Main Street.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 108 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 335; C-57 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 100 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Cincinnati is Ohio's third largest city and the largest metro region, and lies on the north bank of the Ohio River in Southwest Ohio in the United States of America.
Cincinnati is distinct amongst Midwestern cities. Its culture is a mixture of the Northeast, Old South, Midwest, and Appalachia blended with a strong German-Catholic heritage. It was one of the United States' early boomtowns, and the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood is the largest National Historic District in the country. Today, it's part of a fast-growing metro area, and home to a remarkable blend of industry and architecture. Downtown Cincinnati is surrounded by picturesque foothills that add a beautiful backdrop to the Queen City and its legendary skyline – celebrated in the opening credits of television show WKRP in Cincinnati.
Top landmarks
•Carew Tower — skyscraper in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
•Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains — cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati in downtown Cincinnati...
•Cincinnati Observatory — other organization in Cincinnati, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 108 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 85.8 miles on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Cincinnati, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 335; C-57 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 100 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cincinnati, OH before heading back.
