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Trip from Cheviot, OH to Symmes, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 20, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

36m

Distance

21.4 mi

34 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 33m ★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Cheviot, OH, OH

Cheviot, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

Downtown Symmes, OH, OH

Symmes, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

Trip Overview

This 21.4-mile drive from Cheviot, OH to Symmes, OH is a short, manageable trip that can easily be completed in about 36 minutes. With an estimated fuel cost of just $3, it's a very budget-friendly excursion. You'll primarily travel on the Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway and Mill Creek Expressway, offering a mixed driving experience. Since it's such a quick journey, it's perfect for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. This route stays within the Midwest region and the state of Ohio, making it a convenient local exploration.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway 6.2 mi 8m
Mill Creek Expressway 5.3 mi 7m
Loveland Madeira Road 2.2 mi 4m
Montana Avenue 1.9 mi 4m
Remington Road 1.5 mi 2m
Northwest Expressway 1.5 mi 1m
Harrison Avenue 1.1 mi 3m
Main Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway — 6.2 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cheviot, OH and Symmes, OH.

1

Start on Lovell Avenue

64 ft · 4 sec · Lovell Avenue
2

Turn left onto Harrison Avenue

1.1 mi · 3 min · Harrison Avenue
3

Turn left onto Montana Avenue

1.9 mi · 4 min · Montana Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 74 East, US 52 East
5

Merge onto I 74; US 52

1.5 mi · 1 min · Northwest Expressway
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 75 North: Dayton Use the slight left lane.
7

Merge onto I 75

5.3 mi · 7 min · Mill Creek Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Exit 10A Toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 39 sec
Toward SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway
10

Merge onto SR 126

6.2 mi · 8 min · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Enter roundabout onto US 22; SR 3; SR 126

234 ft · 3 sec · Montgomery Road
12

Continue on US 22; SR 3; SR 126

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Montgomery Road
13

Turn slight right onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Main Street
Use the slight right / right lanes.
14

Turn right onto SR 126

1.5 mi · 2 min · Remington Road
Use the right lane.
15

Turn left onto Loveland Madeira Road

2.2 mi · 4 min · Loveland Madeira Road
Use the left lane.
16

Turn right onto Hopewell Road

237 ft · 5 sec · Hopewell Road
Use the right lane.
17

Arrive at destination

Hopewell Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 21.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.1 mi into trip | ~3m in | Montana Avenue

Turn left onto Montana Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
4.8 mi into trip | ~10m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Dayton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 75 North: Dayton
5
5.2 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 75 / Mill Creek Expressway

Merge onto I 75 / Mill Creek Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
10.5 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 10A Toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway
6
21.3 mi into trip | ~36m in | Hopewell Road

Turn right onto Hopewell Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.29 one way

$6.58 round trip

$3.90/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $3.71 $7.42
premium $4.99 $4.20 $8.40
diesel $4.80 $4.04 $8.08

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 57% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 6.4 0 $2.25 $1.03
Efficient EV 5.4 0 $1.87 $0.86
EV Truck/SUV 8.6 0 $3.00 $1.37

Gas CO2

7 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (57% 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 Jul 15, 2026

Origin

Cheviot, OH

Morning in Cheviot on Monday

Local time

6:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

94°F

Sunny

W 0 to 3 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 5:45AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 4:43AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Destination

Symmes, OH

Morning in Symmes on Monday

Local time

6:48 AM

EDT

Current temp

94°F

Sunny

W 0 to 3 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 5:45AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 15 at 4:43AM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

36m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

The drive presents a mixed profile, with 32% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 6.2 miles on the Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway, offering a chance for steady cruising. As you transition to roads like Mill Creek Expressway and Loveland Madeira Road, expect the character of the drive to change, likely incorporating more local traffic and varied speed limits. This blend means you'll experience both faster sections and more intricate driving as you approach your destination.

32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near Montana Avenue.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 21.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (Montana Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (I 75 / Mill Creek Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

911 ft 515 ft

Total Climb

348 ft

Total Descent

683 ft

Highest Point

911 ft

Elevation Range

396 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Cheviot, OH

Full guide →

Founded 1818

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 36m. Total distance: 21.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

36m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on Ronald Reagan Cross County 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 Symmes, 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 1.1 miles (Montana Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles (I 75 / Mill Creek Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Symmes, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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