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Trip from Cincinnati, OH to New Jasper, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 2, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 25m

Distance

60.7 mi

98 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 19m ★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 30m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 38m
8 PM
1h 21m

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 New Jasper, OH, OH

New Jasper, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cincinnati, OH to New Jasper, OH covers 60.7 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Northeast Expressway, US 42, Jasper Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.8 miles on Northeast Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.32 one way before food or hotel costs.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Northeast Expressway 24.8 mi 30m
US 42 19.6 mi 26m
Jasper Road 4 mi 9m
SR 48 3.5 mi 4m
Xenia Bypass 3.5 mi 4m
Bypass 48 1.9 mi 2m
East McMillan Street 0.8 mi 2m
North Bickett Road 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Northeast Expressway — 24.8 mi, about 30m

Traffic on I-71

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 28 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~3,000 veh/hr typical · worst 3,667

Quietest

2 AM

~260 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

11.5×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati, OH and New Jasper, 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

25 mi · 30 min · Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 52 sec
Exit 28 Toward SR 48: Lebanon, South Lebanon Use the right lane.
7

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 24 sec
Toward SR 48 North: Lebanon, Golden Lamb, Lebanon Raceway, Warren County Fairgrounds Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8

Continue on SR 48

3.5 mi · 4 min · SR 48
Use the left lane.
9

Continue on Bypass 48

1.9 mi · 2 min · Bypass 48
10

Turn right onto US 42

20 mi · 26 min · US 42
Use the right lane.
11

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
12

Merge onto US 35

3.5 mi · 4 min · Xenia Bypass
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 44 sec
Exit 55 Toward Bickett Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Turn right onto T-10

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Bickett Road
15

Turn left onto C-39

4.0 mi · 9 min · Jasper Road
16

Arrive at destination

C-39

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Five Points, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Five Points, OH

30 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

Blue Ash, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lebanon, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.4 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 11

5 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 55.6 — 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.
5
1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 71 / Northeast Expressway

Merge onto I 71 / Northeast Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
26.1 mi into trip | ~33m in

Take the exit toward SR 48: Lebanon, South Lebanon

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

Use the right lane. Exit 28 Toward SR 48: Lebanon, South Lebanon
9
26.4 mi into trip | ~34m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SR 48 North: Lebanon, Golden Lamb, Lebanon Raceway, Warren County Fairgrounds

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward SR 48 North: Lebanon, Golden Lamb, Leban...
7
55.6 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Take the exit toward Bickett Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 55 Toward Bickett Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.32 one way

$18.64 round trip

$3.90/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.40 $10.51 $21.03
premium $4.98 $11.91 $23.81
diesel $5.60 $13.38 $26.76

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.2 0 $6.37 $2.91
Efficient EV 15.2 0 $5.31 $2.43
EV Truck/SUV 24.3 0 $8.50 $3.88

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Sep 2, 2026

Origin

Cincinnati, OH

Morning in Cincinnati on Wednesday

Local time

11:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Clear then Patchy Fog

SW 0 to 5 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 1:06AM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 9:55PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Destination

New Jasper, OH

Morning in New Jasper on Wednesday

Local time

11:10 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Clear

SW 3 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 2 at 1:06AM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 9:55PM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

80°F

Five Points, OH

30 mi in

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

2 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

1h 25m 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?

60.7 mi in 1h 25m, mostly highway — 24.8 mi of that is on Northeast Expressway.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.8 mi on Northeast Expressway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Northeast Expressway and US 42. 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.7 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 1.3 miles (I 71 / Northeast Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 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

1,050 ft 637 ft

Total Climb

760 ft

Total Descent

594 ft

Highest Point

1,050 ft

~56.4 mi in

Elevation Range

414 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Cincinnati, OH and New Jasper, OH, road signs point toward Lebanon, Golden Lamb, Lebanon Raceway and Warren County Fairgrounds.

Lebanon

26.1 mi in | ~33m

Golden Lamb

26.4 mi in | ~34m

Lebanon Raceway

26.4 mi in | ~34m

Warren County Fairgrounds

26.4 mi in | ~34m

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 1h 25m. Total distance: 60.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 24.8 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 New Jasper, 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 1.3 miles (I 71 / Northeast Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — 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 New Jasper, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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