Origin
Sharonville, OH
Afternoon in Sharonville on Tuesday
Local time
1:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Sharonville, 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
23m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 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 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 27m
8 PM
0h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sharonville, OH
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Cincinnati, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Sharonville to Cincinnati, you are looking at a quick 13.5-mile trip that typically takes about 24 minutes. This straightforward commute within the Midwest region is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight lodging. With a fuel budget of just $2, this is an incredibly economical route to navigate. You will primarily utilize East Sharon Road, I-75 South, and the Mill Creek Expressway to reach your destination. Because the distance is so short, it serves as a highly efficient connection between these two Ohio locations rather than a traditional long-distance road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Expressway | 8 mi | 10m |
| Vine Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| East Sharon Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Mitchell Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Calhoun Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ohio Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Reading Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mill Creek Expressway
— 8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sharonville, OH and Cincinnati, OH.
1
Start on US 42
96 ft
·
9 sec
·
Reading Road
2
Turn left onto East Sharon Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
East Sharon Road
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
Use the left lane.
4
Merge onto I 75
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Mill Creek Expressway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 6
Toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork
248 ft
·
13 sec
Toward Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Zoo
7
Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Mitchell Avenue
8
Turn slight right
195 ft
·
8 sec
9
Turn slight right onto Vine Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Vine Street
10
Continue on Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Turn slight right
339 ft
·
8 sec
12
Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Calhoun Street
13
Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
340 ft
·
13 sec
·
Ohio Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Ohio Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 10.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Sharon Road
Turn left onto East Sharon Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 75 / Mill Creek Expressway
Merge onto I 75 / Mill Creek Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
10.1 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
10.2 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
$2.08 one way
$4.16 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.59 | $5.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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 Tuesday
Local time
1:00 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 12 mph
51% 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
27 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
23m 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 drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel as you navigate toward the city. This route features a 0% highway share, placing the emphasis on local roads rather than long, monotonous interstate stretches. Your longest uninterrupted segment is effectively 0 miles on East Sharon Road, highlighting the frequent transitions required during this 13.5-mile journey. While the drive is relatively short, the mix of local streets and arterial roads means you should stay alert for changing traffic patterns. It lacks the long-range cruising feel of a highway trip, offering instead a practical, hands-on experience through the heart of the region.
60% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 8 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 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Sharon Road.
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 13.4 miles you will encounter 7 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 (East Sharon Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (I 75 / Mill Creek Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
863 ft
508 ft
Total Climb
470 ft
Total Descent
195 ft
Highest Point
863 ft
~13.4 mi in
Elevation Range
355 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.
Between Sharonville, OH and Cincinnati, OH, road signs point toward Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Zoo.
Saint Bernard
10.1 mi in
|
~15m
Xavier University
10.2 mi in
|
~15m
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
10.2 mi in
|
~15m
Zoo
10.2 mi in
|
~15m
About the Cities
Starting in Sharonville, OH
Full guide →Founded 1788
Sharonville is a city mostly in Hamilton County in Ohio. A very small portion of the city extends into Butler County.
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 23m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8 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: near the start (East Sharon Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (I 75 / Mill Creek Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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