Butler Interstate 75 Northbound
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Trip from Cincinnati, OH to Clyde, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 22, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 11m
Distance
198.5 mi
319 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$32
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 58m
★
6 AM
4h 11m
8 AM
4h 37m
10 AM
4h 20m
12 PM
4h 18m
3 PM
4h 22m
5 PM
4h 36m
8 PM
4h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cincinnati, OH
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Clyde, OH
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Trip Overview
Cincinnati to Clyde is 198.5 miles and takes about 4h 11m via I 75, with a fuel budget near $30 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. The route is mostly highway, making it a straightforward drive. Given its relatively short duration, it's a good option for a single-day trip. Expect a practical drive with minimal complexity as you head north.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
99.2 miles from Cincinnati, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 102 mi | 1h 50m |
| Mill Creek Expressway | 47.4 mi | 56m |
| Tiffin Avenue | 15.4 mi | 23m |
| East Market Street | 14 mi | 24m |
| US 224 | 7 mi | 9m |
| West Market Street | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Vine Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| South Main Highway | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 102 mi, about 1h 50m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 176 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,615 veh/hr typical · worst 3,172
Quietest
2 AM
~259 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati, OH and Clyde, OH.
1
Start on Ohio Avenue
99 ft
·
6 sec
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Ohio Avenue
2
Turn right onto West McMillan Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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West McMillan Avenue
3
Turn left onto Vine Street
282 ft
·
10 sec
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Vine Street
4
Continue on Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Jefferson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on Vine Street
2.0 mi
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4 min
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Vine Street
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
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West Mitchell Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
8
Merge onto I 75
47 mi
·
56 min
·
Mill Creek Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
102 mi
·
1 hr 50 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75 North: Toledo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit onto I 75 Business
0.3 mi
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25 sec
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I 75 Business
Toward US 68 South, SR 15 East: Carey
11
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 Business
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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I 75 Business
Toward US 68 South, SR 15 East: Carey
12
Turn slight right
179 ft
·
3 sec
13
Turn straight onto I 75 Business
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Lima Avenue
14
Turn left onto I 75 Business
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
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South Main Street
15
Turn right onto SR 568
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
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East Sandusky Street
16
Turn left onto East Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
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East Street
17
Turn slight right onto Central Parkway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Central Parkway
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Turn left onto North Blanchard Street
498 ft
·
14 sec
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North Blanchard Street
19
Turn slight right onto US 224; SR 12
15 mi
·
23 min
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Tiffin Avenue
20
Enter roundabout onto US 224
130 ft
·
1 sec
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US 224
21
Continue on US 224
7.0 mi
·
9 min
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US 224
22
Turn straight onto SR 18
2.8 mi
·
5 min
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West Market Street
23
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 101
14 mi
·
24 min
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East Market Street
24
Turn left onto SR 101
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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South Main Highway
25
Continue on SR 101
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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South Main Street
26
Turn left onto West Forest Street
71 ft
·
3 sec
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West Forest Street
27
Arrive at destination
West Forest Street
Trip Plan
For this 4h 11m drive, leaving Cincinnati in the morning is your best bet to avoid heavier traffic. With only 198.5 miles, you can easily complete this trip in one day. Your estimated fuel cost is around $30, so make sure you have enough gas before departing. The longest stretch without a major change is 102 miles on I 75, so plan any stops before or after that segment. Given the manageable distance, you have flexibility if you encounter unexpected delays.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 99.2 miles from Cincinnati, OH, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 102 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 44 miles or 56m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 99.2 miles or 1h 57m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Clyde, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cincinnati, 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 Cincinnati, OH
This is one driving day of about 198.5 miles and 4h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 44 miles from Cincinnati, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 102 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
99 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 44 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 99.2 miles from Cincinnati, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 102 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Hancock Interstate 75 NB
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Hancock Interstate 75 SB
0 mi from route
Auglaize Interstate 75 SB
0 mi from route
Butler Interstate 75 Southbound
0.1 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.1 mi from route
Auglaize Interstate 75 NB
0.1 mi from route
Miami Interstate 75 NB
0.1 mi from route
Miami Interstate 75 SB
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.1 mi from route
TA
0.2 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Love's Travel Stop
0.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Flying J Travel Center
0.3 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.4 mi from route
City of Wapakoneta Public Works
1.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
1.5 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.2 mi from route
Service Plaza
2.2 mi from route
Rest Area
2.5 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 2.8 and 153 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.8 mi into trip
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~6m in
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West Mitchell Avenue
Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.4 mi into trip
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~8m in
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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
50.8 mi into trip
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~1h 4m in
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I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 North: Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Toledo
5
152.8 mi into trip
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~2h 55m in
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I 75 Business
Take the exit onto I 75 Business toward US 68 South, SR 15 East: Carey
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 68 South, SR 15 East: Carey
6
153 mi into trip
|
~2h 55m in
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I 75 Business
Keep slight right at fork onto I 75 Business toward US 68 South, SR 15 East: Carey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 68 South, SR 15 East: Carey
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$32.46 one way
$64.91 round trip
$4.15/gal
25.4 MPG avg
70 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.66 | $36.41 | $72.82 |
| premium | $5.23 | $40.88 | $81.76 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $49.05 | $98.09 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$32
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 69.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 59.6 | 0 | $20.84 | $9.53 |
| Efficient EV | 49.6 | 0 | $17.37 | $7.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 79.4 | 0 | $27.79 | $12.70 |
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% 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.
Origin
Cincinnati, OH
Morning in Cincinnati on Thursday
Local time
8:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Sunny
NE 1 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Destination
Clyde, OH
Morning in Clyde on Thursday
Local time
8:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 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
4h 11m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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.
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 54.7
View on nps.gov
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 47.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on the highway for about 80% of this 198.5-mile drive. The longest continuous stretch on I 75 is 102 miles, so you'll have a good amount of time on this main artery. The route includes I 75 and Mill Creek Expressway before transitioning to Tiffin Avenue, where the highway portion ends. Expect a significant number of exits and interchanges as you navigate the urban and suburban areas near Cincinnati before reaching more open cruising.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 102 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Mill Creek Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near West Mitchell Avenue.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 198.5 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: at 2.8 miles (West Mitchell Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (I 75 / Mill Creek Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,011 ft
612 ft
Total Climb
493 ft
Total Descent
661 ft
Highest Point
1,011 ft
~99.2 mi in
Elevation Range
400 ft
About the Cities
Starting 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
- • Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden — second oldest zoo in the United States
- • 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...
Arriving in Clyde, OH
Full guide →Clyde is a small city in the Ohio Erie shore west region.
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 4h 11m. Total distance: 198.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 102 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 25 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Clyde, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 25 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.8 miles (West Mitchell Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (I 75 / Mill Creek Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.8 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Clyde, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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