Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
21.4 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cheviot, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Symmes, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Cheviot, OH and Symmes, OH.
Start on Lovell Avenue
Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
Turn left onto Montana Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 74; US 52
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto SR 126
Enter roundabout onto US 22; SR 3; SR 126
Continue on US 22; SR 3; SR 126
Turn slight right onto Main Street
Turn right onto SR 126
Turn left onto Loveland Madeira Road
Turn right onto Hopewell Road
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn left onto Montana Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 North: Dayton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 75 / Mill Creek Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Hopewell Road
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.50 one way
$7.00 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.66 | $3.93 | $7.85 |
| premium | $5.23 | $4.41 | $8.81 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Cheviot on Saturday
Local time
12:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Chance Rain Showers
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued October 11 at 10:46AM EDT until October 11 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Destination
Late night in Symmes on Saturday
Local time
12:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Chance Rain Showers
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued October 11 at 10:46AM EDT until October 11 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
348 ft
Total Descent
683 ft
Highest Point
911 ft
Elevation Range
396 ft
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Cuisine: coffee_shop
Fast_food
Near the end, right off the route
Loveland, OH
Cuisine: sandwich
Hours: 08:30-22:00
Visit websiteFast_food
Later in the drive, right off the route
Blue Ash, OH
Cuisine: ice_cream
Visit websiteFast_food
Near the end, right off the route
Loveland, OH
Cuisine: juice
Hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Sa 08:00-21:00; Su 09...
Restaurant
Near the end, right off the route
Cuisine: indian
Restaurant
Around the midpoint, short detour
Cincinnati
Cuisine: vietnamese
Hours: Mo-Th 11:00-14:30,16:30-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:...
Visit websiteFast_food
Later in the drive, short detour
Cincinnati, OH
Cuisine: mexican
Visit websitePark
Early in the drive, right off the route
Park
Early in the drive, right off the route
Park
Early in the drive, short detour
Park
Near the end, short detour
Park
Around the midpoint, short detour
Park
Near the start, short detour
Monument
Early in the drive, right off the route
District
Near the start, right off the route
District
Around the midpoint, short detour
Monument
Around the midpoint, short detour
District
Near the start, short detour
District
Early in the drive, short detour
Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.
Founded 1818
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
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.
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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