Origin
Fruit Hill, OH
Morning in Fruit Hill on Tuesday
Local time
11:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fruit Hill, 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
22m
Distance
15.5 mi
25 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fruit Hill, OH
SCOTTVIN EGNESH
Cincinnati, OH
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Trip Overview
Fruit Hill to Cincinnati is 15.5 miles and takes about 22 minutes via I 471 and Ronald Reagan Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short Midwest drive stays within Ohio, offering a straightforward connection between two points. It's primarily a highway-focused trip, so expect efficient travel. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick commute or as a segment of a larger journey without requiring an overnight stay. You won't need to worry about extensive planning for this particular leg.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 471 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Circle Freeway | 4 mi | 4m |
| Ronald Reagan Highway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Five Mile Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Beechmont Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Reading Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| William Howard Taft Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northeast Expressway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 471
— 5.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fruit Hill, OH and Cincinnati, OH.
1
Start on SR 125
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Beechmont Avenue
2
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Use the right lane.
3
Turn straight onto Five Mile Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Five Mile Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Toward I 275 West
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 275
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Circle Freeway
6
Continue on I 275
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 74B
Toward I 471 North: Newport, Cincinnati
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 471
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 471
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 71
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Northeast Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 2
Toward US 42 North: Reading Road, Eden Park Drive
Use the slight left lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
520 ft
·
12 sec
Toward US 42 North: Reading Road
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Turn straight onto US 42
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Reading Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto Burnet Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Burnet Avenue
14
Turn left onto William Howard Taft Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
William Howard Taft Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
15
Continue on Calhoun Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Calhoun Street
16
Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
340 ft
·
13 sec
·
Ohio Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Ohio Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.6 and 14.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 275 West
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 275 West
8
7.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward I 471 North: Newport, Cincinnati
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 74B
Toward I 471 North: Newport, Cincinnati
9
13.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward US 42 North: Reading Road, Eden Park Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 2
Toward US 42 North: Reading Road, Eden Park Dri...
8
13.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 42 North: Reading Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 42 North: Reading Road
6
14.7 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
William Howard Taft Road
Turn left onto William Howard Taft Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.41 one way
$4.81 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.67 | $5.34 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.00 | $5.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.63 | $0.74 |
| Efficient EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.2 | 0 | $2.17 | $0.99 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Morning in Cincinnati on Tuesday
Local time
11:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
22 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
22m 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 route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 62% of the journey utilizing major roadways like I 471 and Ronald Reagan Highway. You'll experience a consistent flow, with the longest uninterrupted stretch covering 5.4 miles on I 471. The character is less about winding country roads and more about efficient transit on well-maintained freeways. Expect a smooth, direct experience as you navigate the Circle Freeway and connect to your destination.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on I 471.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 471 and Circle Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 15.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 22m. Total distance: 15.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on I 471. 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 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: at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 13.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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