Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
7.8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Delhi, OH
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If you are looking for a quick commute or a short excursion within Ohio, the 7.8-mile trip from Cincinnati to Delhi is an efficient choice. You can expect to spend about 16 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Budgeting for this drive is remarkably simple, as you will likely only need around $1 in fuel to complete the journey. Since both locations are situated within the Midwest, the transition between these two points is seamless and familiar. Because the entire route is so compact, there is no need to worry about overnight accommodations. This is a straightforward, practical connection that avoids the complexity of longer regional travel.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| River Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West 6th Street | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Delhi Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Central Parkway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Clifton Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Fairbanks Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Delhi Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 6th Street Viaduct | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati, OH and Delhi, OH.
Start on Ohio Avenue
Turn right onto Warner Street
Turn left onto Clifton Avenue
Turn slight right onto Vine Street
Turn right onto Findlay Street
Turn left onto US 27; US 52; US 127; I 75 Alt
Turn slight right onto US 27; US 42; US 52; US 127
At end of road, turn right onto US 27; US 42; US 52; US 127
Keep slight left at fork onto US 27; US 42; US 52; US 127
Continue on US 50; SR 264
Continue on US 50; SR 264
Turn right onto Fairbanks Avenue
Continue on Delhi Avenue
Continue on Delhi Road
Continue on Delhi Pike
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 5.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Findlay Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 27; US 52; US 127; I 75 Alt / Central Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto US 27; US 42; US 52; US 127 / West 6th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto US 27; US 42; US 52; US 127 / West 6th Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Fairbanks Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.21 one way
$2.42 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.34 | $2.69 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.51 | $3.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Cincinnati on Tuesday
Local time
12:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Destination
Afternoon in Delhi on Tuesday
Local time
12:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged rather than allowing for a monotonous interstate experience. With only 9% of the journey spent on highways, your trip is defined by navigating local thoroughfares like West 6th Street, River Road, and Delhi Road. You will find that the pace is steady, with the longest uninterrupted stretch lasting only 1.6 miles on River Road. This profile means you will be frequently adjusting your speed and handling turns as you transition from the city center toward your destination. It is a functional, hands-on driving experience that prioritizes local access over high-speed cruising.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Findlay Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 7.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Findlay Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (US 27; US 52; US 127; I 75 Alt / Central Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (US 27; US 42; US 52; US 127 / West 6th Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 7.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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