Origin
Cincinnati, OH
Afternoon in Cincinnati on Sunday
Local time
4:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cincinnati, OH to Silverton, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
17m
Distance
9.9 mi
16 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 18m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 20m
8 PM
0h 16m
★
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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Silverton, OH
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Trip Overview
This short 10-mile journey from Cincinnati to Silverton, Ohio, is a straightforward trip that takes about 15 minutes to complete. Because the route is entirely local, you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations, making it a perfect one-day transit within the Midwest. With fuel costs estimated at just $2, it is a highly economical drive for commuters or local travelers. You will navigate via West McMillan Avenue, East McMillan Street, and the Northeast Expressway to reach your destination. It is a practical, no-fuss connection that keeps you within the local region for the duration of your trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Expressway | 7.1 mi | 9m |
| East McMillan Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Stewart Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Montgomery Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| West McMillan Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Plainfield Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ohio Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northeast Expressway
— 7.1 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati, OH and Silverton, 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
7.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Northeast Expressway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 10
Toward Stewart Road
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward Stewart Road North, Silverton
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on Stewart Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Stewart Road
9
Turn left onto US 22; SR 3
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Montgomery Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn left onto Plainfield Road
199 ft
·
6 sec
·
Plainfield Road
11
Arrive at destination
Plainfield Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 9.5 — 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
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
8.4 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Stewart Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 10
Toward Stewart Road
9
8.7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Stewart Road North, Silverton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Stewart Road North, Silverton
6
9.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 22; SR 3 / Montgomery Road
Turn left onto US 22; SR 3 / Montgomery Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.54 one way
$3.07 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.71 | $3.41 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.91 | $3.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 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 | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.39 | $0.63 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Silverton, OH
Afternoon in Silverton on Sunday
Local time
4:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
8 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
17m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that requires your full attention rather than a monotonous highway cruise. Since 0% of this 10-mile route is on major highways, you will spend the entire time navigating city streets and urban connectors. There is no single long, uninterrupted stretch, meaning you should be prepared for frequent maneuvering through the local road network. The character of the drive remains consistent from start to finish, prioritizing local access over high-speed travel. It is a quick, functional transition rather than a scenic getaway.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.1 mi on Northeast Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Northeast Expressway and East McMillan Street. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West McMillan Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 9.9 miles you will encounter 7 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: near the start (West McMillan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Silverton, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Stewart Road North along the way.
Stewart Road North
8.7 mi in
|
~13m
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 17m. Total distance: 9.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.1 miles on Northeast Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Silverton, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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