Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 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
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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Edgemont, OH
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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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati, OH and Edgemont, OH.
Start on Ohio Avenue
Turn right onto West McMillan Avenue
Turn left onto Vine Street
Continue on Jefferson Avenue
Continue on Vine Street
Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 75
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on Summit Road
Turn right onto McClure Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Ross Avenue
Arrive at destination
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.
Turn right onto West McMillan Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
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
Keep slight left at fork toward Hamilton County Fairgrounds
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn left onto Ross Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.08 one way
$2.16 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.47 | $1.22 | $2.43 |
| premium | $5.06 | $1.37 | $2.75 |
| diesel | $6.18 | $1.68 | $3.36 |
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, 2026-10-12.
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Cincinnati on Saturday
Local time
2:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Edgemont on Saturday
Local time
2:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Mostly Cloudy
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
142 ft
Total Descent
406 ft
Highest Point
863 ft
Elevation Range
360 ft
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
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 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.
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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