Origin
Groesbeck, OH
Morning in Groesbeck on Tuesday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Groesbeck, 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
20m
Distance
8.8 mi
14 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Groesbeck, OH
Wolfgang Weiser
Cincinnati, OH
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Trip Overview
This short 8.9-mile journey from Groesbeck, OH to Cincinnati, OH will take you about 21 minutes to complete. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You'll primarily be navigating local roads like Colerain Avenue and Beekman Street, with a brief stint on I-74 East. Given its minimal mileage, the estimated fuel cost is a very affordable $1. This drive offers a straightforward local experience within the Midwest region, ideal for quick commutes or connecting between neighborhoods.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Colerain Avenue | 4.7 mi | 11m |
| US 27 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| West Martin Luther King Junior Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Clifton Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northwest Expressway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Mill Creek Expressway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West McMillan Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Hopple Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Colerain Avenue
— 4.7 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Groesbeck, OH and Cincinnati, OH.
1
Start on this road
96 ft
·
9 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
70 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn left onto US 27
4.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Colerain Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 27
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Beekman Street
Toward Beekman Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Take the ramp onto US 27
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 27
Toward I 74 East, US 52 East, US 27 South: Downtown
6
Merge onto I 74; US 27; US 52
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
·
Northwest Expressway
7
Keep slight right at fork onto US 27; US 52
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 27; US 52
Toward I 75 South, US 27 South, US 127 South, US 52 East: Lexington
8
Merge onto I 75; US 52; US 27
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Mill Creek Expressway
9
Take the exit onto US 27; US 52
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
US 27; US 52
Exit 3
Toward US 27 South, US 127 South, US 52 East: Hopple Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 27; US 52
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Hopple Street
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on West Martin Luther King Junior Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Martin Luther King Junior Drive
12
Turn right onto Clifton Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clifton Avenue
13
At end of road, turn left onto West McMillan Avenue
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
West McMillan Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto Ohio Avenue
99 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ohio Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Ohio Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.4 — 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
Turn right
Navigation decision point
7
4.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
US 27 / Beekman Street
Keep slight right at fork onto US 27 / Beekman Street toward Beekman Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Beekman Street
6
5.8 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
US 27; US 52
Keep slight right at fork onto US 27; US 52 toward I 75 South, US 27 South, US 127 South, US 52 East: Lexington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 75 South, US 27 South, US 127 South, U...
8
6.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
US 27; US 52
Take the exit onto US 27; US 52 toward US 27 South, US 127 South, US 52 East: Hopple Street
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 3
Toward US 27 South, US 127 South, US 52 East: H...
6
8.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
West McMillan Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto West McMillan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.37 one way
$2.73 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.52 | $3.03 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 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 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
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
Morning in Cincinnati on Tuesday
Local time
8:01 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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?
Expect a 'turn-heavy' local drive for the majority of this route, with 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not applicable due to the nature of this short, local navigation. You'll be weaving through city streets, which means frequent intersections and changes in speed. This kind of drive demands your attention as you transition from one local road to another, offering a true feel for neighborhood driving.
Only 22% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.7 mi on Colerain Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
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 12 decision points packed into just 8.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 20m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (US 27 / Beekman Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (US 27; US 52): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 20m. Total distance: 8.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on Colerain Avenue. 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles (US 27 / Beekman Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles (US 27; US 52): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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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