Origin
Jeffersonville, OH
Late night in Jeffersonville on Tuesday
Local time
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jeffersonville, 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 21m
Distance
68.5 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 25m
3 PM
1h 27m
5 PM
1h 34m
8 PM
1h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jeffersonville, OH
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Cincinnati, OH
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Trip Overview
Jeffersonville, OH to Cincinnati, OH is 68.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 21 minutes via I 71, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This Midwest journey keeps you on major roadways for almost the entire trip, making it a straightforward transit between two Ohio locations. Given its short duration and highway focus, this route is ideal for a quick relocation or a day trip with minimal fuss. You'll spend the bulk of your time on I 71, which is a well-traveled corridor. Plan for this drive to be an efficient use of your time, getting you from point A to point B without much deviation.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 65 mi | 1h 13m |
| State Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| William Howard Taft Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Calhoun Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ohio Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West High Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 65 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jeffersonville, OH and Cincinnati, OH.
1
Start on this road
33 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto SR 734
216 ft
·
6 sec
·
West High Street
3
Turn right onto SR 41; SR 729; SR 734
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on SR 41; SR 729; SR 734
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Street
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 71
65 mi
·
1 hr 13 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 3A; 3B
Toward Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward Taft Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
9
Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
William Howard Taft Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
10
Continue on Calhoun Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Calhoun Street
11
Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
340 ft
·
13 sec
·
Ohio Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Ohio Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.2 miles from Jeffersonville, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65 miles.
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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 66.7 — 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
|
SR 734 / West High Street
Turn left onto SR 734 / West High Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 41; SR 729; SR 734 / South Main Street
Turn right onto SR 41; SR 729; SR 734 / South Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
8
66.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m 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
7
66.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Taft Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward Taft Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.63 one way
$21.26 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $11.80 | $23.60 |
| premium | $4.91 | $13.24 | $26.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.12 | $30.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.19 | $3.29 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.59 | $4.38 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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 Tuesday
Local time
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 8 to 13 mph
92% chance
Live forecast
53°F
Montgomery, OH
34 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
23 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
1h 21m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 95% of the route utilizing major highways. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 65 miles on I 71, offering a consistent pace for the majority of your journey. The drive is primarily characterized by the fast-paced environment of interstate travel, with limited transitions to local roads like State Street and William Howard Taft Road closer to your destination. Expect a smooth, predictable driving experience as you navigate this efficient path.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 65 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and State Street. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 734 / West High Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 (SR 734 / West High Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (SR 41; SR 729; SR 734 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Jeffersonville, OH
Full guide →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 21m. Total distance: 68.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 65 miles on I 71. 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: near the start (SR 734 / West High Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (SR 41; SR 729; SR 734 / South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
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.
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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