Origin
Cincinnati, OH
Morning in Cincinnati on Tuesday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cincinnati, OH to Kingston, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 25m
Distance
115.9 mi
187 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 16m
★
6 AM
2h 26m
8 AM
2h 46m
10 AM
2h 33m
12 PM
2h 31m
3 PM
2h 34m
5 PM
2h 45m
8 PM
2h 20m
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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Kingston, OH
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Trip Overview
This 115.9-mile drive from Cincinnati, OH to Kingston, OH is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 25 minutes. With 96% of the route on highways, it’s designed for efficient travel, making it an ideal day trip. Budget around $18 for fuel, and since there are no designated stops in the data, you can plan your own breaks. This trip stays within the Midwest region, offering a consistent driving experience through Ohio. It's a practical option when you need to get from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.9 miles from Cincinnati, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 35 | 37.7 mi | 40m |
| Northeast Expressway | 28.8 mi | 35m |
| I 71 | 28 mi | 30m |
| SR 159 | 4.7 mi | 8m |
| SR 350 | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| SR 104 | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| SR 207 | 3.4 mi | 5m |
| Middleboro Road | 1.9 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
US 35
— 37.7 mi, about 40m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati, OH and Kingston, 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
29 mi
·
35 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 32
Toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto SR 123
515 ft
·
12 sec
·
SR 123
8
Turn left onto SR 350
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
SR 350
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn left onto C-45
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Middleboro Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto SR 350 Truck; C-7
336 ft
·
10 sec
·
Wilmington Road
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 71 North: Columbus
12
Merge onto I 71
28 mi
·
30 min
·
I 71
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 65
Toward SR 435: Washington Court House
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto SR 435
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
Old United States Highway 35
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward US 35 East: Washington Court House
Use the right lane.
16
Merge onto US 35
38 mi
·
40 min
·
US 35
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
Toward SR 104: High Street
18
Turn left onto SR 104
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 104
19
Turn straight onto SR 207
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 207
20
Enter roundabout onto SR 159
240 ft
·
5 sec
·
SR 159
21
Continue on SR 159
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
SR 159
22
Enter roundabout onto SR 159
126 ft
·
2 sec
·
SR 159
23
Continue on SR 159
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
SR 159
24
Turn left onto West Ing Street
139 ft
·
6 sec
·
West Ing Street
25
Arrive at destination
West Ing Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 115.9-mile distance and 2-hour 25-minute estimated duration, this trip is perfect for a flexible departure. Leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach Kingston, OH, with the $18 fuel budget likely covering the entire journey. Since the route is highway-focused, plan your own stops for breaks or meals as needed, perhaps around the longest stretch of 37.7 miles on US 35. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially if you’re driving a less fuel-efficient vehicle, as dedicated services might be spaced out on the highway segments.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.9 miles from Cincinnati, OH, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 37.7 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 25 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.9 miles or 1h 15m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kingston, 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 115.9 miles and 2h 25m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Cincinnati, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on US 35 for about 37.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
58 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.9 miles from Cincinnati, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 65.9 — 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
30.1 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
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 32
Toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
6
36.8 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the ramp toward I 71 North: Columbus
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 71 North: Columbus
7
65.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward SR 435: Washington Court House
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 65
Toward SR 435: Washington Court House
6
65.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward US 35 East: Washington Court House
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 35 East: Washington Court House
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.99 one way
$35.97 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
41 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $19.96 | $39.93 |
| premium | $4.91 | $22.40 | $44.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.59 | $51.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.8 | 0 | $12.17 | $5.56 |
| Efficient EV | 29 | 0 | $10.14 | $4.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46.4 | 0 | $16.23 | $7.42 |
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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
Kingston, OH
Morning in Kingston on Tuesday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Franklin, OH
58 mi in
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
19 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 25m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Nearly 2000 years ago, Native Americans built dozens of monumental mounds and earthen enclosures in southern Ohio. These earthwork complexes were ceremonial landscapes used for feasts, funerals, ritua...
5 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 99.9
Caution: Hopeton Earthworks Closed for Construction Until May 2026
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...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 52
View on nps.gov
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...
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
Free
near mile 48
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this 115.9-mile route, with 96% of your travel time spent on major roads like US 35, Northeast Expressway, and I-71. The drive features a longest uninterrupted stretch of 37.7 miles on US 35, offering a good opportunity to settle in. While primarily highway-focused, this route is designed for steady progress rather than extensive scenic detours. You'll likely find the character to be efficient and direct, allowing for consistent speed for most of the 2-hour and 25-minute duration.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 37.7 mi on US 35.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 35 and Northeast Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
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 19 significant decision points across 115.9 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 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 30.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.8 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
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 Kingston, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Lebanon along the way.
Lebanon
30.1 mi in
|
~38m
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 2h 25m. Total distance: 115.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.7 miles on US 35. 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 Kingston, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 30.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.8 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Yes — Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Kingston, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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