Origin
Mount Healthy, OH
Afternoon in Mount Healthy on Sunday
Local time
2:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Healthy, 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
20m
Distance
9.4 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
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 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Healthy, OH
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Cincinnati, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick commute or a simple day excursion within the Midwest, the 12.4-mile journey from Mount Healthy to Cincinnati is a straightforward choice. You can expect to reach your destination in approximately 23 minutes, making it an ideal trip that requires no overnight stay. With a minimal fuel budget of just $2, this route is exceptionally cost-effective. Since both the origin and destination are located in Ohio, the drive remains entirely within the same regional context. It is a practical, no-frills route that gets you where you need to go without any necessary stops.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Winton Road | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Clifton Avenue | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West McMillan Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Spring Grove Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| McMakin Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ohio Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Winton Road
— 3.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Healthy, OH and Cincinnati, OH.
1
Start on McMakin Avenue
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
McMakin Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 127
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto SR 126
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 24A
Toward Winton Road South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn slight right onto Winton Road
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Winton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto I 75 Alt
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Spring Grove Avenue
8
Turn right onto Clifton Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Clifton Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Continue on Clifton Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Clifton Avenue
10
At end of road, turn left onto West McMillan Avenue
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
West McMillan Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Ohio Avenue
99 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ohio Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Ohio Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 9.1 — 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
|
US 127 / Hamilton Avenue
Turn left onto US 127 / Hamilton Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway
7
2.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward Winton Road South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 24A
Toward Winton Road South
5
6.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Clifton Avenue
Turn right onto Clifton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
9.1 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
$1.46 one way
$2.92 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.62 | $3.24 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.82 | $3.63 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 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 | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
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
2:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 14 mph
53% chance
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
7 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
20m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy, local-focused experience rather than a high-speed interstate cruise. You will spend your time navigating Hamilton Avenue, SR 126 East, and the Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway, with the highway portion accounting for 0% of the total distance. Because the longest stretch on Hamilton Avenue is 0 miles, you should be prepared for frequent turns and a steady pace through local infrastructure. The road's personality is defined by its urban character, lacking the monotony of long-distance highway travel. Stay alert behind the wheel as the route transitions through these local roads to complete the short distance.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.7 mi on Winton Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 US 127 / Hamilton 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 9.4 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 (US 127 / Hamilton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
866 ft
500 ft
Total Climb
498 ft
Total Descent
478 ft
Highest Point
866 ft
~2.7 mi in
Elevation Range
367 ft
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.
On the drive from Mount Healthy, OH to Cincinnati, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Winton Road South along the way.
Winton Road South
2.1 mi in
|
~3m
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: 9.4 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.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.7 miles on Winton Road. 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 (US 127 / Hamilton Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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