Origin
Camden, OH
Morning in Camden on Sunday
Local time
10:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Camden, OH to Cincinnati, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
40.5 mi
65 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Camden, OH
Lonneke Meijer
Cincinnati, OH
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Trip Overview
This quick trip from Camden to Cincinnati covers 49.3 miles and should take about 1 hour and 7 minutes. It's a straightforward drive entirely within Ohio, making it perfect as a single-day excursion. With no highway driving involved, expect a more local feel throughout your journey. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $7, which is quite budget-friendly. Given the short duration and modest distance, you won't need to worry about breaking up the drive; you can easily complete it in one go.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 127 | 9 mi | 12m |
| Hamilton Eaton Road | 6.8 mi | 8m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 6 mi | 9m |
| Pleasant Avenue | 5.3 mi | 8m |
| Winton Road | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Clifton Avenue | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| North 3rd Street | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| North Riverside Drive | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 127
— 9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Camden, OH and Cincinnati, OH.
1
Start on SR 725
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Central Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 127
9.0 mi
·
12 min
·
US 127
3
Enter roundabout onto US 127; SR 73
89 ft
·
1 sec
·
Hamilton Eaton Road
4
Continue on US 127; SR 73
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Hamilton Eaton Road
5
Continue on US 127
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Riverside Drive
6
Continue on US 127
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 3rd Street
7
Turn slight left onto US 127
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 127
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Central Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 127
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Pleasant Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 127
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto SR 126
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 24A
Toward Winton Road South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Turn slight right onto Winton Road
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Winton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto I 75 Alt
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Spring Grove Avenue
16
Turn right onto Clifton Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Clifton Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on Clifton Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Clifton Avenue
18
At end of road, turn left onto West McMillan Avenue
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
West McMillan Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Turn right onto Ohio Avenue
99 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ohio Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Ohio Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 40.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.3 miles from Camden, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 9.2 and 40.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
9.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 127; SR 73 / Hamilton Eaton Road
Enter roundabout onto US 127; SR 73 / Hamilton Eaton Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
31.8 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the ramp toward SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway
7
33.2 mi into trip
|
~48m in
Take the exit toward Winton Road South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 24A
Toward Winton Road South
5
37.5 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
Clifton Avenue
Turn right onto Clifton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
40.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
West McMillan Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto West McMillan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.29 one way
$12.57 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $6.98 | $13.95 |
| premium | $4.91 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.94 | $17.88 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.25 | $1.94 |
| Efficient EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.54 | $1.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.67 | $2.59 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Cincinnati, OH
Morning in Cincinnati on Sunday
Local time
10:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
13 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
1h 4m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a "turn-heavy local drive" on this route, with 0% highway share. You'll primarily navigate roads like Hamilton Eaton Road, North Riverside Drive, and North 3rd Street. The absence of long highway stretches means you'll experience frequent changes in direction and speed as you pass through various local areas. This type of driving requires consistent attention, as you'll be making numerous turns and navigating residential and commercial zones rather than cruising on open roads. It's a route where you'll feel connected to the landscape as you move through it.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9 mi on US 127.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 9.2 miles in near US 127; SR 73 / Hamilton Eaton Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 40.5 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.2 miles (US 127; SR 73 / Hamilton Eaton Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 31.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 33.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Camden, OH to Cincinnati, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Winton Road South along the way.
Winton Road South
33.2 mi in
|
~48m
About the Cities
Arriving in Cincinnati, OH
Full guide →Founded 1788
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 40.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9 miles on US 127. 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.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 9.2 miles (US 127; SR 73 / Hamilton Eaton Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 31.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 33.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Cincinnati, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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