Origin
Blue Ash, OH
Night in Blue Ash on Thursday
Local time
11:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Blue Ash, OH to Prospect Hill, OH
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13.6 mi
22 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good 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.
Blue Ash, OH
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Prospect Hill, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Blue Ash, OH to Prospect Hill, OH covers 13.6 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northeast Expressway, Reading Road, Kenwood Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.8 miles on Northeast Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13.6 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 (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 23m highway drive covering 13.6 miles, with most of the trip on Northeast Expressway and Reading Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 9.8 miles on Northeast Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northeast Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Northeast Expressway and Reading Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 13.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway
9
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the exit toward I 71: Columbus, Cincinnati
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 32B&C
Toward I 71: Columbus, Cincinnati
9
1.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 32B
Toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
8
11.3 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
11.4 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
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 Blue Ash, OH to Prospect Hill, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cincinnati along the way.
Cincinnati
1 mi in
|
~2m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Expressway | 9.8 mi | 13m |
| Reading Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Kenwood Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Dorchester Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Young Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cooper Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| William Howard Taft Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northeast Expressway
— 9.8 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blue Ash, OH and Prospect Hill, OH.
1
Start on Cooper Road
430 ft
·
17 sec
·
Cooper Road
2
Turn right onto Kenwood Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Kenwood Road
3
Turn right
398 ft
·
21 sec
4
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
Toward SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto SR 126
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 32B&C
Toward I 71: Columbus, Cincinnati
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 32B
Toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 71
9.8 mi
·
13 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
9
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 3A; 3B
Toward Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward Taft Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
11
Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road
201 ft
·
9 sec
·
William Howard Taft Road
12
Turn left onto US 42
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Reading Road
13
Turn right onto Dorchester Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Dorchester Avenue
14
Turn left onto Young Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Young Street
15
Turn right
405 ft
·
32 sec
16
Turn right onto Young Street
142 ft
·
6 sec
·
Young Street
17
Arrive at destination
Young Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.11 one way
$4.22 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.34 | $4.69 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 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 | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
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
Prospect Hill, OH
Night in Prospect Hill on Thursday
Local time
11:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
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
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
23m 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 Blue Ash, OH to Prospect Hill, OH covers 13.6 miles and takes about 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northeast Expressway, Reading Road, Kenwood Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.8 miles from Blue Ash, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.11 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 short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 13.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Blue Ash, OH to Prospect Hill, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cincinnati along the way.
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