Origin
Fairborn, OH
Late night in Fairborn on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairborn, OH to Cincinnati, 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
1h 20m
Distance
61.6 mi
99 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 23m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairborn, OH
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Cincinnati, OH
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Trip Overview
Fairborn, OH to Cincinnati, OH is 61.6 miles and takes about 1h 20m via I 75, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, connecting two points in the Midwest region. It's a straightforward drive, primarily on interstates, making it a convenient option for a quick relocation or a day trip. You'll find the journey efficient, especially if you're looking to get from point A to point B with minimal fuss. With a total travel time under two hours, this route is easily manageable in a single day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 35.8 mi | 42m |
| I 675 | 16.2 mi | 18m |
| McClernon Memorial Skyway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Vine Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Kauffman Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| West Dayton Yellow Springs Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| South Central Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 35.8 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairborn, OH and Cincinnati, OH.
1
Start on Tacoma Lane
73 ft
·
10 sec
·
Tacoma Lane
2
Turn left onto South Pleasant Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Pleasant Street
3
Turn right onto East Dayton Drive
422 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Dayton Drive
4
Turn left onto SR 444
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Central Avenue
5
Continue on SR 444
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Kauffman Avenue
6
Turn right onto SR 444
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Dayton Yellow Springs Road
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward SR 844: Wright State University
8
Continue on SR 844
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
McClernon Memorial Skyway
Toward SR 844: SR 844
9
Merge onto I 675
16 mi
·
18 min
·
I 675
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 75
36 mi
·
42 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 6
Toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
248 ft
·
13 sec
Toward Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Zoo
14
Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Mitchell Avenue
15
Turn slight right
195 ft
·
8 sec
16
Turn slight right onto Vine Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Vine Street
17
Continue on Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18
Turn slight right
339 ft
·
8 sec
19
Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Calhoun Street
20
Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
340 ft
·
13 sec
·
Ohio Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Ohio Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.8 miles from Fairborn, 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 58.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Pleasant Street
Turn left onto South Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Dayton Drive
Turn right onto East Dayton Drive
Navigation decision point
7
21.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
8
58.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard
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 6
Toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard
7
58.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Zoo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Vetera...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.56 one way
$19.12 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $10.61 | $21.22 |
| premium | $4.91 | $11.91 | $23.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.60 | $27.20 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
McClernon Memorial Skyway
(2.1 mi)
$0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$0
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.47 | $2.96 |
| Efficient EV | 15.4 | 0 | $5.39 | $2.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.62 | $3.94 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Cincinnati, OH
Late night in Cincinnati on Tuesday
Local time
4:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Middletown, OH
31 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
19 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 20m 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?
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 84% of the route utilizing major interstates. You'll experience a consistent pace for the majority of the trip, including a significant stretch of 35.8 miles on I 75 without needing to exit. The profile suggests a highway-focused experience, meaning you can expect well-maintained roads and relatively high speed limits for most of the journey. Expect a direct and efficient drive that prioritizes getting you to your destination quickly over winding scenic byways.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.8 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and I 675. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Pleasant Street.
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 61.6 miles you will encounter 12 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 (South Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Dayton Drive): Navigation decision point; at 21.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
Between Fairborn, OH and Cincinnati, OH, road signs point toward Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Zoo.
Saint Bernard
58.3 mi in
|
~1h 12m
Xavier University
58.5 mi in
|
~1h 12m
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
58.5 mi in
|
~1h 12m
Zoo
58.5 mi in
|
~1h 12m
About the Cities
Arriving 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 20m. Total distance: 61.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.8 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.15 in tolls one way, starting with McClernon Memorial Skyway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Cincinnati, 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 (South Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (East Dayton Drive): Navigation decision point; at 21.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. 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 Cincinnati, 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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