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Trip from Venice, OH to Cincinnati, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

4h 29m

Distance

224.1 mi

361 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$35

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 16m ★
6 AM
4h 29m
8 AM
4h 56m
10 AM
4h 39m
12 PM
4h 36m
3 PM
4h 40m
5 PM
4h 55m
8 PM
4h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Venice, OH, OH

Venice, OH

Stephen Leonardi

city in Ohio, United States; county seat of Hamilton County

Cincinnati, OH

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Trip Overview

Embark on a 224.5-mile journey from Venice, Ohio, to Cincinnati, Ohio, that will take approximately 3 hours and 45 minutes. This drive is best suited as a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. You'll navigate primarily on local roads like Fremont Avenue, Lima Sandusky Road, and Chickasaw Trail, with no significant highway driving. Expect a fuel cost of around $34 for this excursion. The route offers a direct, no-frills transit between two points within the Midwest region, focusing on efficient travel.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

112 miles from Venice, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 18m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 124.5 mi 2h 14m
SR 4 47.8 mi 57m
Hayes Avenue 24.4 mi 33m
Chickasaw Trail 13.5 mi 20m
Bypass Highway 5.4 mi 7m
Lima Sandusky Road 3.6 mi 5m
Vine Street 1.9 mi 4m
Fremont Avenue 0.8 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 124.5 mi, about 2h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Venice, OH and Cincinnati, OH.

1

Start on US 6

6 ft · 5 sec · Venice Road
2

Turn left onto US 6

0.8 mi · 1 min · Fremont Avenue
3

Continue on US 6

3.6 mi · 5 min · Lima Sandusky Road
4

Continue on US 6

13 mi · 20 min · Chickasaw Trail
5

Take the ramp onto US 6

0.4 mi · 55 sec · US 6
6

Merge onto US 6; US 20; SR 19

3.4 mi · 3 min · Bypass Highway
7

Keep slight left at fork onto US 6; SR 53

1.2 mi · 1 min · Bypass Highway
8

Enter roundabout onto US 6; SR 53

64 ft · 3 sec · Bypass Highway
Toward US 6 West, SR 53 South
9

Continue on US 6; SR 53

0.8 mi · 1 min · Bypass Highway
Toward US 6 West, SR 53 South
10

Turn right onto US 6

24 mi · 33 min · Hayes Avenue
11

Turn left

0.4 mi · 51 sec
12

Merge onto I 75

125 mi · 2 hr 14 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Merge onto SR 4

48 mi · 57 min · SR 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Exit 6 Toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork

248 ft · 13 sec
Toward Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Zoo
16

Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue

0.3 mi · 41 sec · West Mitchell Avenue
17

Turn slight right

195 ft · 8 sec
18

Turn slight right onto Vine Street

1.9 mi · 4 min · Vine Street
19

Continue on Jefferson Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
20

Turn slight right

339 ft · 8 sec
21

Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street

0.2 mi · 33 sec · Calhoun Street
22

Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

340 ft · 13 sec · Ohio Avenue
23

Arrive at destination

Ohio Avenue

Trip Plan

For this 224.5-mile drive, consider departing in the morning to take advantage of daylight and a more relaxed pace, especially given the turn-heavy nature of the route. With a total duration of about 3 hours and 45 minutes and only one recommended stop, you have flexibility in how you manage your time. The estimated fuel cost is $34, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you leave Venice, OH, as opportunities for fuel may be less frequent on these local roads. Pay close attention to road signs as you navigate Fremont Avenue, Lima Sandusky Road, and Chickasaw Trail to ensure you stay on track for Cincinnati.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 112 miles from Venice, OH, or about 2h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 124.5 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 49 miles or 1h 9m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 112 miles or 2h 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cincinnati, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Venice, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

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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 Venice, OH

This is one driving day of about 224.1 miles and 4h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Venice, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 124.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown De Graff, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

De Graff, OH

112 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.

Popular next leg

De Graff, OH to Cincinnati, OH

96.1 mi · 2h 9m

Pacing Suggestions

Fostoria, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 49 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

De Graff, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 112 miles from Venice, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 124.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Pho Lang Thang

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cincinnati, Ohio

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15133769177

Visit website

Baladi Restaurant & Bakery

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cincinnati, Ohio

1 mi

Sotto

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cincinnati, Ohio

1.7 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Cincy cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cincinnati, Ohio

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 0min to go 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7:30 am–10 pm

+15133833000

The 86 Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cincinnati, Ohio

0.5 mi

Lola's Coffee + Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cincinnati, Ohio

2 mi

Pho Lang Thang

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+15133769177

Visit website

Baladi Restaurant & Bakery

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+15132217222

Visit website

Sotto

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $50 to $10

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–2 pm

+15138225154

Visit website

Mid City Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $30 to $50

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 5–10 pm

Visit website

Scotti's Italian Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 11:30 am–1:30 pm

+15137219484

Visit website

Chef Jose Salazar • Mita's Restaurant | Downtown Cincinnati Restaurant & Tapas

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $50 to $10

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 5–10 pm

+15134216482

Visit website

Raya Lebanese Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+15134210049

Visit website

Sophia's Deli & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–1:30 pm

+15137231055

Cincy cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 7:30 am–10 pm

+15133833000

The 86 Coffee Bar

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour $1 to $10

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

Visit website

Lola's Coffee + Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–6 pm

Visit website

Deeper Roots Coffee

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+15133812141

Visit website

Urbana Cafe Atlas Building

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

+15137212233

Visit website

Straight Shot Coffee Co.

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Middletown, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

CAVU Coffee

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

Home stretch 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10

West Chester Township, Ohio

Hours: 6 am–7 pm

+15137552288

Visit website

Sweet Cheekz Cafe N Bistro

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $1 to $10

Sandusky, Ohio

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+14192393167

Visit website

American Sign Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Cincinnati, Ohio

Hours: 10 am–4 pm

+15135416366

Visit website

Wright Brothers National Museum

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Dayton, Ohio

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+19372932841

Visit website

Woodland Cemetery and Arboretum

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour

Dayton, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+19372283221

Visit website

Merry-Go-Round Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Sandusky, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–4 pm

+14196266111

Visit website

The Village Cafe

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Cridersville, Ohio

Hours: 8 am–2:30 pm

+14196454042

Visit website

Alpha Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~11 min detour

Halfway reset 4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20

Wapakoneta, Ohio

Hours: 11 am–12 pm

+14197382013

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 22.8 and 221 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
22.8 mi into trip | ~33m in | US 6; SR 53 / Bypass Highway

Enter roundabout onto US 6; SR 53 / Bypass Highway toward US 6 West, SR 53 South

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward US 6 West, SR 53 South
5
48.5 mi into trip | ~1h 9m in | I 75

Merge onto I 75

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
173 mi into trip | ~3h 24m in | SR 4

Merge onto SR 4

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
220.8 mi into trip | ~4h 21m 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
221 mi into trip | ~4h 21m 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

$34.78 one way

$69.56 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 78 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $38.60 $77.20
premium $4.91 $43.31 $86.62
diesel $5.61 $49.48 $98.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$35

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 78.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 67.2 0 $23.53 $10.76
Efficient EV 56 0 $19.61 $8.96
EV Truck/SUV 89.6 1 $31.37 $14.34

Gas CO2

78 kg

EV CO2

26 kg (67% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Venice, OH

Morning in Venice on Tuesday

Local time

8:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cincinnati, OH

Morning in Cincinnati on Tuesday

Local time

8:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°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

14 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

4h 29m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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

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...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 170
View on nps.gov
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

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...

17 mi from route ~43 min detour Free near mile 170
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 characterized by its turn-heavy local drive profile, meaning you'll be making frequent turns rather than cruising on long stretches of highway. With a 0% highway share, prepare for a more engaged driving experience on roads like Fremont Avenue and Lima Sandusky Road. There isn't a defined longest uninterrupted stretch to note, as the nature of local roads involves consistent navigation through various communities. The drive will feel like a continuous exploration of Ohio's local byways, offering a different pace than interstate travel.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 124.5 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and SR 4. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 22.8 miles in near US 6; SR 53 / Bypass Highway.

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 224.1 miles you will encounter 14 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 22.8 miles (US 6; SR 53 / Bypass Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.5 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 173 miles (SR 4): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

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 4h 29m. Total distance: 224.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

4h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 124.5 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 22.8 miles (US 6; SR 53 / Bypass Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 48.5 miles (I 75): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 173 miles (SR 4): 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.

Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 9.0 hours — manageable with a long break at Cincinnati, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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