Origin
Fairfax, OH
Late night in Fairfax on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairfax, OH to Cincinnati, 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
8.6 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairfax, OH
Joaquin Carfagna
Cincinnati, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Fairfax to Cincinnati, you are in for a quick, 8.8-mile journey that typically takes about 18 minutes. This short transition between two Midwest locations is well-suited for a single-day excursion, as it requires no overnight stops to complete. You will navigate exclusively on local streets, including Grace Avenue, Meadow Lark Lane, and Columbia Parkway, without any highway driving involved. With a fuel budget of just $1, this is an incredibly economical trip that offers maximum flexibility for your schedule. Whether you are commuting or just popping into the city, the simplicity of this route makes it a stress-free option for any driver.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Parkway | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| William Howard Taft Road | 2.6 mi | 6m |
| Calhoun Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Grace Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Germania Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ohio Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Meadow Lark Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Columbia Parkway
— 5.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfax, OH and Cincinnati, OH.
1
Start on Germania Street
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
Germania Street
2
Turn right onto Grace Avenue
0.2 mi
·
47 sec
·
Grace Avenue
3
Turn left onto Meadow Lark Lane
142 ft
·
11 sec
·
Meadow Lark Lane
4
Turn right onto US 50
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Columbia Parkway
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto William Howard Taft Road
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
William Howard Taft Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on Calhoun Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Calhoun Street
7
Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
340 ft
·
13 sec
·
Ohio Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
Ohio Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 8.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Grace Avenue
Turn right onto Grace Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Meadow Lark Lane
Turn left onto Meadow Lark Lane
Navigation decision point
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 50 / Columbia Parkway
Turn right onto US 50 / Columbia Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
William Howard Taft Road
Turn right onto William Howard Taft Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Ohio Avenue
Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.33 one way
$2.67 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 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 | 2.6 | 0 | $0.90 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
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
Cincinnati, OH
Late night in Cincinnati on Sunday
Local time
12:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
2 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 keeps you engaged behind the wheel rather than settling into a monotonous interstate cruise. Because this route maintains a 0% highway share, you will be navigating urban infrastructure for the entire 8.8-mile duration. There is no long-distance highway stretch to speak of, as the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on Grace Avenue, meaning you will be making frequent turns throughout the trip. The road personality is defined by its local character, requiring you to pay attention to your surroundings as you transition from Fairfax into the heart of Cincinnati.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on Columbia Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Columbia Parkway and William Howard Taft Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Grace Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 17m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Grace Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Meadow Lark Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 50 / Columbia Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
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 17m. Total distance: 8.6 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 (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on Columbia Parkway. 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: at 0.2 miles (Grace Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Meadow Lark Lane): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 50 / Columbia Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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