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Trip from Cincinnati, OH to Edgemont, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

14m

Distance

6.9 mi

11 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 13m ★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m

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

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city in Ohio, United States; county seat of Hamilton County

Cincinnati, OH

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Downtown Edgemont, OH, OH

Edgemont, OH

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Trip Overview

Cincinnati to Edgemont is 6.9 miles and takes about 14 minutes via Mill Creek Expressway/Vine Street/Summit Road, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest. It's a quick, straightforward drive, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss. Expect a mixed driving experience, but the overall journey is brief, making it a practical choice for a single-day trip.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mill Creek Expressway 2.4 mi 3m
Vine Street 2 mi 4m
Summit Road 0.6 mi 1m
Jefferson Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
West Mitchell Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
West McMillan Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
McClure Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Ross Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Mill Creek Expressway — 2.4 mi, about 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati, OH and Edgemont, OH.

1

Start on Ohio Avenue

99 ft · 6 sec · Ohio Avenue
2

Turn right onto West McMillan Avenue

0.2 mi · 27 sec · West McMillan Avenue
3

Turn left onto Vine Street

282 ft · 10 sec · Vine Street
4

Continue on Jefferson Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5

Continue on Vine Street

2.0 mi · 4 min · Vine Street
Use the left lane.
6

Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue

0.3 mi · 39 sec · 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

2.4 mi · 3 min · Mill Creek Expressway
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 19 sec
Exit 9 Toward SR 4, SR 561: Paddock Road, Seymour Avenue Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight left at fork

187 ft · 6 sec
Toward Hamilton County Fairgrounds Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on Summit Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Summit Road
Use the straight lane.
12

Turn right onto McClure Avenue

0.1 mi · 36 sec · McClure Avenue
13

At end of road, turn left onto Ross Avenue

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Ross Avenue
14

Arrive at destination

Ross Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West McMillan Avenue

Turn right onto West McMillan Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
2.8 mi into trip | ~6m in | West Mitchell Avenue

Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
5.8 mi into trip | ~11m in

Take the exit toward SR 4, SR 561: Paddock Road, Seymour Avenue

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 9 Toward SR 4, SR 561: Paddock Road, Seymour Aven...
8
6 mi into trip | ~11m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Hamilton County Fairgrounds

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward Hamilton County Fairgrounds
5
6.8 mi into trip | ~13m in | Ross Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Ross Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.19 one way

$2.39 round trip

$4.40/gal 25.4 MPG avg 2 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.85 $1.32 $2.63
premium $5.43 $1.47 $2.95
diesel $5.35 $1.45 $2.91

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.1 0 $0.72 $0.33
Efficient EV 1.7 0 $0.60 $0.28
EV Truck/SUV 2.8 0 $0.97 $0.44

Gas CO2

2 kg

EV CO2

1 kg (50% 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 May 28, 2026

Origin

Cincinnati, OH

Afternoon in Cincinnati on Wednesday

Local time

4:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Patchy Fog

N 1 mph 28% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 27 at 9:51PM EDT until May 28 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 27 at 6:21PM EDT until May 28 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Destination

Edgemont, OH

Afternoon in Edgemont on Wednesday

Local time

4:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Mostly Cloudy then Patchy Fog

N 1 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 27 at 9:51PM EDT until May 28 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued May 27 at 6:21PM EDT until May 28 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

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

14m 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?

This drive features a 35% highway share, meaning you'll experience a blend of faster-paced road sections and potentially more local routes. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 2.4 miles on the Mill Creek Expressway. As you transition between Mill Creek Expressway, Vine Street, and Summit Road, you'll notice the driving environment change. It's a mixed drive that keeps you engaged without being overly demanding, offering a varied feel over its short distance.

35% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.4 mi on Mill Creek Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

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 early in the drive near West McMillan Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

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 6.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 14m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West McMillan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (West Mitchell Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

863 ft 504 ft

Total Climb

142 ft

Total Descent

406 ft

Highest Point

863 ft

Elevation Range

360 ft

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 Edgemont, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Hamilton County Fairgrounds along the way.

Hamilton County Fairgrounds

6 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 14m. Total distance: 6.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 2.4 miles on Mill Creek 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 Edgemont, 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: near the start (West McMillan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (West Mitchell Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Edgemont, 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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