Origin
Washington Court House, OH
Morning in Washington Court House on Sunday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Washington Court House, 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
1h 29m
Distance
75.1 mi
121 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 23m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 43m
8 PM
1h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Washington Court House, OH
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Cincinnati, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick excursion from Washington Court House to Cincinnati, you can expect a straightforward journey spanning 75.1 miles. This drive typically takes about 1 hour and 29 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You will navigate primarily via US 35 and I-71, keeping your travel time efficient and predictable. With a fuel budget of approximately $11, this route is an economical way to transition between these two Midwest locations. Because the duration is well under two hours, there is no need to split this into an overnight affair, giving you plenty of flexibility to explore Cincinnati at your own pace.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 60.8 mi | 1h 9m |
| US 35 | 9.1 mi | 9m |
| Clinton Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Old United States Highway 35 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| William Howard Taft Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Court Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Calhoun Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ohio Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 60.8 mi, about 1h 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Court House, OH and Cincinnati, OH.
1
Start on US 22; US 62; SR 3; SR 41
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Court Street
2
Turn straight onto US 22; SR 3
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Clinton Avenue
3
Turn left
402 ft
·
14 sec
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
5
Merge onto US 35
9.1 mi
·
9 min
·
US 35
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 72
Toward SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati
7
Turn left onto SR 435
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Old United States Highway 35
8
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 71
61 mi
·
1 hr 9 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 3A; 3B
Toward Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward Taft Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
12
Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
William Howard Taft Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
13
Continue on Calhoun Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Calhoun Street
14
Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
340 ft
·
13 sec
·
Ohio Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Ohio Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.5 miles from Washington Court House, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 60.8 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 1.4 and 73.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.4 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
10.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 72
Toward SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati
6
12 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Turn left toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
8
73.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive
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 3A; 3B
Toward Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive
7
73.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Taft Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward Taft Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.66 one way
$23.31 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $12.94 | $25.87 |
| premium | $4.91 | $14.51 | $29.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.58 | $33.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.5 | 0 | $7.89 | $3.60 |
| Efficient EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30 | 0 | $10.51 | $4.81 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 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
Morning in Cincinnati on Sunday
Local time
6:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Franklin, OH
38 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
13 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 29m 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?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 94% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will find yourself settling into a steady rhythm on I-71, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch of 60.8 miles. Expect a transition from the quieter stretches near Washington Court House to the more developed infrastructure as you approach the Cincinnati area. While local roads like Clinton Avenue play a minor role at the start, the vast majority of your experience behind the wheel will be defined by the efficiency of the interstate system. It is a functional, no-nonsense drive designed to get you to your destination with minimal fuss.
94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 60.8 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and US 35. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.4 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12 miles: 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 1h 29m. Total distance: 75.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 60.8 miles on I 71. 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: at 1.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 10.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Hopewell Culture National Historical Park. 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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