Origin
Tipp City, OH
Late night in Tipp City on Tuesday
Local time
5:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tipp City, 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 24m
Distance
65.5 mi
105 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tipp City, OH
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Cincinnati, OH
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 65.5-mile drive from Tipp City to Cincinnati, Ohio, can comfortably be completed in about 1 hour and 24 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. Primarily following SR 4 and South County Road 25A before reaching Vine Street, the route offers a highway-focused experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $10, this journey through the Midwest is economical and efficient. You won't need to break this trip up, and its relatively short duration allows for flexibility in your departure time and pacing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 4 | 47.8 mi | 57m |
| South County Road 25A | 12.9 mi | 15m |
| Vine Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| West Main Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Mitchell Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| South 4th Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Calhoun Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 4
— 47.8 mi, about 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tipp City, OH and Cincinnati, OH.
1
Start on this road
112 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto South 4th Street
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
South 4th Street
3
Turn left onto SR 571
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 75 South: Dayton
5
Merge onto I 75
13 mi
·
15 min
·
South County Road 25A
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto SR 4
48 mi
·
57 min
·
SR 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.7 miles from Tipp City, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 62.3 — 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
|
South 4th Street
Turn right onto South 4th Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 South: Dayton
Navigation decision point
Toward I 75 South: Dayton
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 75 / South County Road 25A
Merge onto I 75 / South County Road 25A
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
62.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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
62.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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
$10.17 one way
$20.33 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $11.28 | $22.56 |
| premium | $4.91 | $12.66 | $25.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.46 | $28.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.88 | $3.14 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.73 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
5:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Middletown, OH
33 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
18 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
1h 24m 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 highway-focused drive for this trip, with 73% of the route utilizing faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 47.8 miles on SR 4, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. While largely on main roads, the transition through different segments of SR 4 and County Road 25A will provide a steady, predictable driving experience as you make your way south. This route is designed for efficient travel rather than winding scenic exploration.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.8 mi on SR 4.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 4 and South County Road 25A. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South 4th Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 65.5 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: near the start (South 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 75 / South County Road 25A): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Tipp City, OH to Cincinnati, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Saint Bernard along the way.
Saint Bernard
62.2 mi in
|
~1h 16m
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 1h 24m. Total distance: 65.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.8 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.
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 (South 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (I 75 / South County Road 25A): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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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