Origin
North Lewisburg, OH
Afternoon in North Lewisburg on Sunday
Local time
2:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Lewisburg, 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
2h 16m
Distance
103.7 mi
167 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 7m
★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Lewisburg, OH
Tom Fisk
Cincinnati, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
North Lewisburg to Cincinnati is 103.7 miles and takes about 2h 16m via SR 4 and US Route 68, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive takes you from the Midwest region of Ohio into another part of the same state, staying within its borders. It's a straightforward, single-day trip primarily on state and US highways, making it a practical choice for a quick journey. The relatively short distance and manageable duration mean you can easily fit this into a weekend or even as a weekday excursion without feeling rushed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
51.9 miles from North Lewisburg, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 4 | 70.2 mi | 1h 23m |
| US Route 68 | 14.7 mi | 17m |
| SR 296 | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Mill Street | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| State Route 296 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Vine Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| North Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 4
— 70.2 mi, about 1h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Lewisburg, OH and Cincinnati, OH.
1
Start on this road
13 ft
·
3 sec
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this road
2
Turn right onto SR 245
317 ft
·
7 sec
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West Maple Street
3
Turn left onto SR 245
408 ft
·
8 sec
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West Street
4
Continue on SR 245
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Mill Street
5
Continue on SR 296
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 296
6
At end of road, turn right onto SR 296
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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SR 296
7
At end of road, turn left onto SR 296
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
North Ludlow Road
8
Turn right onto SR 296
3.4 mi
·
4 min
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State Route 296
9
Turn left onto US 68
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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US Route 68
10
Continue on US 68
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
North Main Street
11
Enter roundabout onto US 68
93 ft
·
2 sec
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South Main Street
12
Continue on US 68
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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South Main Street
13
Continue on US 68
13 mi
·
15 min
·
US Route 68
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 7B
Toward US 40 West, SR 4 West: Dayton
15
Turn left onto Upper Valley Pike
505 ft
·
10 sec
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Upper Valley Pike
16
Turn right onto US 40; SR 4
0.2 mi
·
10 sec
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West Main Street
17
Continue on US 40; SR 4
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
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West National Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 4
11 mi
·
11 min
·
SR 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit onto SR 4
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
SR 4
Exit 41
Toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 4
59 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
SR 4
Toward SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 6
Toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight left at fork
248 ft
·
13 sec
Toward Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Zoo
23
Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
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West Mitchell Avenue
24
Turn slight right
195 ft
·
8 sec
25
Turn slight right onto Vine Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
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Vine Street
26
Continue on Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Jefferson Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
27
Turn slight right
339 ft
·
8 sec
28
Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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Calhoun Street
29
Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
340 ft
·
13 sec
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Ohio Avenue
30
Arrive at destination
Ohio Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 16m duration, leaving North Lewisburg in the morning or early afternoon will allow you to reach Cincinnati with plenty of time to spare. Since this is a single-day trip, you have the flexibility to depart when it's most convenient. The $16 fuel cost is a good estimate, but always check current prices. For this route, be aware that SR 4 is the longest continuous stretch, so plan your fuel stops accordingly before you embark on that segment, as services might be less frequent than on an interstate.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 51.9 miles from North Lewisburg, OH, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 70.2 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 23 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.9 miles or 1h 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cincinnati, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving North Lewisburg, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 North Lewisburg, OH
This is one driving day of about 103.7 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from North Lewisburg, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on SR 4 for about 70.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 51.9 miles from North Lewisburg, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before SR 4 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 70.2 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 29.6 and 100.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
29.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward US 40 West, SR 4 West: Dayton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 7B
Toward US 40 West, SR 4 West: Dayton
8
41.3 mi into trip
|
~56m in
|
SR 4
Take the exit onto SR 4 toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
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 41
Toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
8
41.6 mi into trip
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~57m in
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SR 4
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 4 toward SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
8
100.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m 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
100.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m 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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.09 one way
$32.19 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $17.86 | $35.72 |
| premium | $4.91 | $20.04 | $40.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.90 | $45.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.89 | $4.98 |
| Efficient EV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.07 | $4.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.5 | 0 | $14.52 | $6.64 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
2:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
12 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
2h 16m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
1 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 46.5
View on nps.gov
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...
12 mi from route
~31 min detour
Free
near mile 35.8
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 89% of the journey on higher-speed roads. You'll experience a long stretch of 70.2 miles on SR 4, which will likely be your most uninterrupted segment. Expect a steady pace for much of the trip, as the main roads are designed for efficient travel. While it's primarily highway, the use of state and US routes means you'll still encounter some traffic signals and local access points, especially as you approach your destination.
89% 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: 70.2 mi on SR 4.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 4 and US Route 68. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 29.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 18 significant decision points across 103.7 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 29.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.3 miles (SR 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.6 miles (SR 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
On the drive from North Lewisburg, OH to Cincinnati, OH, road signs begin pointing toward New Carlisle along the way.
New Carlisle
41.3 mi in
|
~56m
|
via SR 4
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 2h 16m. Total distance: 103.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 70.2 miles on SR 4. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 29.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.3 miles (SR 4): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.6 miles (SR 4): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. 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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