Glenmoor, OH to Cincinnati, OH is 270.8 miles and takes about 5h 23m via South Freeway and I 70, with a fuel budget near $43 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, moving from the Midwest region to another part of the Midwest. It's a straightforward drive that should be manageable for most drivers, especially since it's primarily highway miles. Consider this route if you're looking for an efficient way to get between these two points with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
135.4 miles from Glenmoor, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 47m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South Freeway
97.4 mi
1h 49m
I 70
66.5 mi
1h 12m
Cadiz Road
21.6 mi
24m
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
16.8 mi
22m
US 22
14.7 mi
15m
SR 7
11.5 mi
16m
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10.9 mi
12m
West 8th Street
9.9 mi
13m
Longest stretch:
South Freeway
— 97.4 mi, about 1h 49m
Traffic on I-71
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 68 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,103 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,753
Quietest
2 AM
~232 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.1×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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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 Glenmoor, OH and Cincinnati, OH.
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Start on SR 267
3.8 mi·7 min·Lisbon Street
2
At end of road, turn sharp right onto SR 39
9.9 mi·13 min·West 8th Street
3
Continue on SR 7
12 mi·16 min·SR 7
4
Turn right onto SR 213
229 ft·3 sec·SR 213
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·32 sec
6
Merge onto US 22
15 mi·15 min·US 22
7
Continue on US 22
8.4 mi·10 min·Cadiz-Steubenville Road
8
Continue on US 22
17 mi·22 min·Cadiz-Piedmont Road
9
Continue on US 22; SR 800
22 mi·24 min·Cadiz Road
10
Continue on US 22
1.2 mi·1 min·Highland Avenue
11
Turn slight right onto US 22; US 40
0.6 mi·1 min·Wheeling Avenue
12
Turn slight left onto US 22; US 40
0.3 mi·26 sec·Dewey Avenue
13
Turn right onto US 22; US 40
1.8 mi·2 min·John Glenn Highway
14
Turn left onto SR 723
0.3 mi·25 sec·SR 723
15
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·53 sec
16
Merge onto I 70
66 mi·1 hr 12 min·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 108Toward I 270 South, I 270 NorthUse the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·45 sec
Toward I 270 SouthUse the slight left lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi·1 min
Toward I 270 SouthUse the right lane.
20
Merge onto I 270
11 mi·12 min·Jack Nicklaus Freeway
Use the straight lane.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Exit 55Toward I 71: Cincinnati, ColumbusUse the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·41 sec
Toward I 71 South: CincinnatiUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 55BToward I 71 South: CincinnatiUse the straight / right lanes.
24
Merge onto I 71
97 mi·1 hr 49 min·South Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.1 mi·19 sec
Exit 3A; 3BToward Taft Road, Martin Luther King DriveUse the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi·1 min
Toward Taft RoadUse the straight / left lanes.
27
Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road
0.7 mi·1 min·William Howard Taft Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
28
Continue on Calhoun Street
0.2 mi·37 sec·Calhoun Street
29
Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
340 ft·13 sec·Ohio Avenue
30
Arrive at destination
Ohio Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 5h 23m drive, leaving Glenmoor in the morning is a good idea to maximize daylight and allow for any unforeseen delays. Since it's a single-day trip, you can be flexible with your timing. There's only one recommended stop, so plan to take a break around the halfway point or whenever you feel the need to stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 97.4-mile stretch on the South Freeway, as services might be less frequent in certain sections. The estimated fuel cost of $43 is a helpful budget point for planning.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 135.4 miles from Glenmoor, OH, or about 2h 47m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 97.4 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 60 miles or 1h 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 135.4 miles or 2h 47m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cincinnati, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Glenmoor, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Glenmoor, OH
This is one driving day of about 270.8 miles and 5h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 60 miles from Glenmoor, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on South Freeway for about 97.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 158.1 and 268.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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158.1 mi into trip|~3h 11m in
Take the exit toward I 270 South, I 270 North
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 108
Toward I 270 South, I 270 North
7
158.3 mi into trip|~3h 12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 270 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 270 South
8
170.5 mi into trip|~3h 27m in
Take the exit toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
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 55
Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
8
171.1 mi into trip|~3h 28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 55B
Toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
8
268.9 mi into trip|~5h 18m in
Take the exit toward Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive
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 3A; 3B
Toward Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.28 one way
$88.55 round trip
$4.15/gal25.4 MPG avg95 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.66
$49.67
$99.34
premium
$5.23
$55.77
$111.54
diesel
$6.28
$66.91
$133.82
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$44
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 94.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
81.2
1
$28.43
$13.00
Efficient EV
67.7
0
$23.70
$10.83
EV Truck/SUV
108.3
1
$37.91
$17.33
Gas CO2
95 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 Oct 22, 2026
Origin
Glenmoor, OH
Evening
in Glenmoor on Thursday
Local time
7:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Sunny
N 2 to 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Cincinnati, OH
Evening
in Cincinnati on Thursday
Local time
7:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Sunny
N 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
46°F
West Chester, OH
135 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
5 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
5h 23m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
14 mi from route
~35 min detour
Free
near mile 224.1
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
Free
near mile 224.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 74% of this 270.8-mile drive on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 97.4 miles on the South Freeway. After the highway portion, expect the remaining miles to be on surface roads, likely with more frequent intersections and a change in speed limits. The high percentage of highway driving means you'll encounter a consistent flow of traffic and a relatively predictable pace for most of the trip.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 97.4 mi on South Freeway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on South Freeway and I 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 158.1 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 270.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 158.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 158.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 170.5 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
1,243 ft804 ft
Total Climb
929 ft
Total Descent
1,189 ft
Highest Point
1,243 ft
~58.1 mi in
Elevation Range
439 ft
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 Glenmoor, OH to Cincinnati, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Columbus along the way.
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
•Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden — second oldest zoo in the United States
•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...
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 23m. Total distance: 270.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 97.4 miles on South Freeway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 23 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 23 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 158.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 158.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 170.5 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.
Not recommended in a single day. At 5.4 hours each way, a round trip means 10.8 hours of driving — that is an unsafe level of fatigue for most drivers. Plan at least one night at Cincinnati, OH before the return drive.
