Origin
Cincinnati, OH
Late night in Cincinnati on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cincinnati, OH to Day Heights, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
19 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 37m
3 PM
0h 38m
5 PM
0h 41m
8 PM
0h 34m
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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Day Heights, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick transition from Cincinnati to Day Heights, this 19-mile trip is a straightforward journey that takes roughly 35 minutes to complete. It is a classic Midwest excursion that works perfectly as a single-day outing, requiring no overnight stays. With a fuel budget of just $3, the drive is highly economical for those commuting or visiting between these two Ohio locations. You will navigate a mix of road types, moving from the city out toward the suburban landscape. Because the route is so short, you have total flexibility in your schedule, allowing you to head out whenever it suits your plans without complex logistical preparation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Expressway | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Indian Hill Road | 4.2 mi | 9m |
| SR 131 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Madison Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| East McMillan Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Lila Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Red Bank Expressway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northeast Expressway
— 6.2 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati, OH and Day Heights, OH.
1
Start on Ohio Avenue
99 ft
·
6 sec
·
Ohio Avenue
2
Turn right onto West McMillan Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West McMillan Avenue
3
Continue on East McMillan Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East McMillan Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto I 71
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Northeast Expressway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 9
Toward Red Bank Road, Fairfax
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on Red Bank Expressway
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
Red Bank Expressway
8
Turn left onto Medpace Way
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Medpace Way
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto Madison Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right
318 ft
·
14 sec
11
Turn slight right onto Plainville Road
486 ft
·
17 sec
·
Plainville Road
12
Turn left onto Indian Hill Road
4.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Indian Hill Road
13
Turn slight left onto US 50
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Wooster Pike
14
Continue on US 50
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Water Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto US 50
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
16
Turn slight right onto US 50
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lila Avenue
17
Turn left onto SR 131
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 131
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on SR 131
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 131
19
Continue on SR 131
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
SR 131
20
Turn right onto Betty Lane
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Betty Lane
21
Turn left onto Kent Drive
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Kent Drive
22
Arrive at destination
Kent Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 16.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
7.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward Red Bank Road, Fairfax
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward Red Bank Road, Fairfax
5
8.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Medpace Way
Turn left onto Medpace Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
8.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Madison Road
Turn left onto Madison Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
16.2 mi into trip
|
~30m in
|
SR 131
Turn left onto SR 131
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.95 one way
$5.90 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.27 | $6.55 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.67 | $7.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Day Heights, OH
Late night in Day Heights on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°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
4 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
35m 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?
This 19-mile route offers a mixed driving profile that keeps the experience varied. You will spend about 49% of your time on highways, balancing faster stretches with more localized driving. The longest uninterrupted section spans 6.2 miles along the Northeast Expressway, providing a brief period of steady cruising before you transition onto Indian Hill Road and SR 131. Expect the character of the road to shift as you move away from the expressway and into the secondary roads that define the final leg of your trip. It is a practical, functional drive that transitions efficiently from higher-speed transit to local thoroughfares.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.2 mi on Northeast Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
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 19 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 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.3 miles (Medpace Way): Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
863 ft
532 ft
Total Climb
329 ft
Total Descent
649 ft
Highest Point
863 ft
Elevation Range
332 ft
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 Cincinnati, OH to Day Heights, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Fairfax along the way.
Fairfax
7.5 mi in
|
~11m
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
- • 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 35m. Total distance: 19 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.2 miles on Northeast Expressway. 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 Day Heights, 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 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.3 miles (Medpace Way): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Day Heights, 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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