Origin
Lincoln Heights, OH
Afternoon in Lincoln Heights on Sunday
Local time
1:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincoln Heights, 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
18m
Distance
9.7 mi
16 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 17m
★
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.
Lincoln Heights, OH
Anton Ivanov
Cincinnati, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This short 9.7-mile drive from Lincoln Heights, OH to Cincinnati, OH takes approximately 18 minutes, making it a perfect option for a single-day trip within the Midwest region. You'll navigate primarily via the Mill Creek Expressway, Vine Street, and Jefferson Avenue. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, this route is an economical choice for getting around the area. Its short duration and straightforward path mean you won't need an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Expressway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Vine Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Mitchell Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Calhoun Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Schumard Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Magee Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Shepherd Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mill Creek Expressway
— 5.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln Heights, OH and Cincinnati, OH.
1
Start on Magee Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Magee Avenue
2
Turn left onto Schumard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Schumard Avenue
3
Turn right onto Mangham Drive
187 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mangham Drive
4
Turn left onto Shepherd Lane
479 ft
·
16 sec
·
Shepherd Lane
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 75 South
6
Merge onto I 75
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Mill Creek Expressway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 6
Toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
248 ft
·
13 sec
Toward Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Zoo
9
Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Mitchell Avenue
10
Turn slight right
195 ft
·
8 sec
11
Turn slight right onto Vine Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Vine Street
12
Continue on Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Turn slight right
339 ft
·
8 sec
14
Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Calhoun Street
15
Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
340 ft
·
13 sec
·
Ohio Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Ohio Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 9.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Schumard Avenue
Turn left onto Schumard Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard
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 6
Toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard
7
6.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Zoo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Vetera...
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
West Mitchell Avenue
Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Ohio Avenue
Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.51 one way
$3.01 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.87 | $3.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 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 | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
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
Afternoon in Cincinnati on Sunday
Local time
1:48 PM
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
19 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
18m 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 mixed drive with a significant portion on highways, as 58% of this route utilizes major expressways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.7 miles along the Mill Creek Expressway, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. As you transition from the expressway to Vine Street and Jefferson Avenue, the character of the drive will shift, likely involving more local traffic and intersections. This blend of fast-paced highway travel and more urban road segments defines the personality of this short journey.
58% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.7 mi on Mill Creek Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Schumard Avenue.
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 9.7 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 0.1 miles (Schumard Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lincoln Heights, OH and Cincinnati, OH, road signs point toward Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Zoo.
Saint Bernard
6.4 mi in
|
~10m
Xavier University
6.6 mi in
|
~10m
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
6.6 mi in
|
~10m
Zoo
6.6 mi in
|
~10m
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 18m. Total distance: 9.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.7 miles on Mill Creek Expressway. 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 0.1 miles (Schumard Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles: 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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