Origin
Beaver, OH
Evening in Beaver on Sunday
Local time
7:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Beaver, OH to Cincinnati, OH
Drive Time
2h 15m
Distance
108 mi
174 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 6m
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6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cincinnati, OH
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Beaver to Cincinnati covers 108 miles and takes approximately 2 hours and 15 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trek across the Midwest, it works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, leaving you no need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend about $16 on fuel for the journey. The route utilizes a combination of the James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway, the Circle Freeway, and I-471. It is a practical connection that gets you from the rural landscape of Beaver into the urban center of Cincinnati efficiently. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick getaway, this drive is manageable and avoids the need for complex travel logistics.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
54 miles from Beaver, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip features a turn-heavy, local driving profile that requires your full attention behind the wheel. Only 16% of the journey is spent on major highways, meaning you will spend most of your time navigating local roads. You will cover 85.8 miles on the James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway, which serves as the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip. The character of the road shifts significantly as you transition from the local segments onto the Circle Freeway and I-471 near the city. Expect a driving experience that favors technical maneuvering over high-speed interstate cruising, providing a distinct change of pace as you approach the destination.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 85.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 100 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 108 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 100 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
100 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m in
Take the exit toward I 471 North: Newport, Cincinnati
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 74B
Toward I 471 North: Newport, Cincinnati
9
106.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
Take the exit toward US 42 North: Reading Road, Eden Park Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 2
Toward US 42 North: Reading Road, Eden Park Dri...
8
106.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 42 North: Reading Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 42 North: Reading Road
6
107.2 mi into trip
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~2h 13m in
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William Howard Taft Road
Turn left onto William Howard Taft Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / none lanes.
7
107.9 mi into trip
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~2h 15m in
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Ohio Avenue
Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway | 85.8 mi | 1h 44m |
| Circle Freeway | 10 mi | 11m |
| I 471 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| SR 335 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Ronald Reagan Highway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Reading Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| William Howard Taft Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Northeast Expressway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
— 85.8 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Beaver, OH and Cincinnati, OH.
1
Start on SR 335
85 ft
·
3 sec
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SR 335
2
Turn right onto SR 335; C-57
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto SR 335
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 335
4
Turn right onto SR 32; SR 124
86 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 275 South: Kentucky
6
Merge onto I 275
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Circle Freeway
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 275
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight left / none lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 74B
Toward I 471 North: Newport, Cincinnati
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 471
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 471
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto I 71
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Northeast Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 2
Toward US 42 North: Reading Road, Eden Park Drive
Use the slight left lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork
520 ft
·
12 sec
Toward US 42 North: Reading Road
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto US 42
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Reading Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto Burnet Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Burnet Avenue
15
Turn left onto William Howard Taft Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
William Howard Taft Road
Use the left / straight / none lanes.
16
Continue on Calhoun Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Calhoun Street
17
Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
340 ft
·
13 sec
·
Ohio Avenue
Use the none lane.
18
Arrive at destination
Ohio Avenue
Trip Plan
Since the total drive time is just over two hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time. You can easily complete the entire 108-mile distance without needing any scheduled stops, though taking a break remains an option if you prefer to pace yourself. Because the route relies heavily on local roads rather than interstates, stay alert for changing speed limits and traffic patterns. Keep your $16 fuel budget in mind when planning your departure, as local roads can occasionally lead to more stop-and-go driving than a standard highway route. Prioritize checking your navigation before leaving Beaver, as the transition from the James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway onto the final freeways requires precise navigation.
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 54 miles from Beaver, OH, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.8 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54 miles or 1h 7m 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
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Open the route before leaving Beaver, 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 Beaver, OH
This is one driving day of about 108 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Beaver, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway for about 85.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54 mi from Beaver, OH · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54 miles from Beaver, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.8 miles.
Arriving in Cincinnati, OH
The final approach into Cincinnati, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cincinnati, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.15 one way
$32.31 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $18.04 | $36.07 |
| premium | $4.79 | $20.37 | $40.73 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.99 | $47.99 |
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: 37.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.4 | 0 | $11.34 | $5.18 |
| Efficient EV | 27 | 0 | $9.45 | $4.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.2 | 0 | $15.12 | $6.91 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Evening in Cincinnati on Sunday
Local time
7:37 PM
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
11 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 15m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Beaver, OH to Cincinnati, OH covers 108 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway, Circle Freeway, I 471. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54 miles from Beaver, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.15 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 108 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 100 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 106.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Beaver, OH to Cincinnati, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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