Origin
Cheviot, OH
Afternoon in Cheviot on Wednesday
Local time
3:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cheviot, OH to City of Springdale, OH
Data updated 1 hour ago
Drive Time
30m
Distance
20 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
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6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cheviot, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
City of Springdale, OH
Ira Bowman
Trip Overview
The drive from Cheviot, OH to City of Springdale, OH covers 20 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Circle Freeway, Harrison Avenue, Northwest Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.1 miles on Circle Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.10 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
10 miles from Cheviot, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 30m highway drive covering 20 miles, with most of the trip on Circle Freeway and Harrison Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.1 miles on Circle Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Circle Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Circle Freeway and Harrison Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Harrison Avenue.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 11 significant decision points across 20 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: near the start (Harrison Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Harrison Avenue
Turn sharp right onto Harrison Avenue
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
7
5.8 mi into trip
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~11m in
Take the exit toward I 275 North: Dayton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 9
Toward I 275 North: Dayton
8
18.4 mi into trip
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~26m in
Take the exit toward SR 4: Fairfield, Springdale
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 41
Toward SR 4: Fairfield, Springdale
6
18.7 mi into trip
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~27m in
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SR 4 / Springfield Pike
Turn right onto SR 4 / Springfield Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
19.2 mi into trip
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~28m in
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West Kemper Road
Turn left onto West Kemper Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
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 Cheviot, OH to City of Springdale, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Springdale along the way.
Springdale
18.4 mi in
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~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Circle Freeway | 12.1 mi | 13m |
| Harrison Avenue | 4 mi | 8m |
| Northwest Expressway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| West Kemper Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Springfield Pike | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Lawnview Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Balsam Court | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lovell Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Circle Freeway
— 12.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cheviot, OH and City of Springdale, OH.
1
Start on Lovell Avenue
64 ft
·
8 sec
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Lovell Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto Harrison Avenue
4.0 mi
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8 min
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Harrison Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Toward I 74 West, US 52 West
4
Merge onto I 74; US 52
1.4 mi
·
1 min
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Northwest Expressway
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 9
Toward I 275 North: Dayton
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto I 275
2.2 mi
·
2 min
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Circle Freeway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto I 275
9.8 mi
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11 min
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Circle Freeway
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Exit 41
Toward SR 4: Fairfield, Springdale
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto SR 4
0.4 mi
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1 min
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Springfield Pike
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto West Kemper Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
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West Kemper Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left onto Lawnview Avenue
0.2 mi
·
55 sec
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Lawnview Avenue
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto Balsam Court
292 ft
·
12 sec
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Balsam Court
13
Arrive at destination
Balsam Court
Trip Plan
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 10 miles from Cheviot, OH, or about 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.1 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 20 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Springdale, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cheviot, 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 Cheviot, OH
This is one driving day of about 20 miles and 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cheviot, 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 Circle Freeway for about 12.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10 mi from Cheviot, OH · 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
10 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10 miles from Cheviot, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in City of Springdale, OH
The final approach into City of Springdale, 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 City of Springdale, 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
$3.10 one way
$6.21 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.87 | $7.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
City of Springdale, OH
Afternoon in City of Springdale on Wednesday
Local time
3:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
27 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
30m 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 Cheviot, OH to City of Springdale, OH covers 20 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Circle Freeway, Harrison Avenue, Northwest Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10 miles from Cheviot, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.10 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 11 significant decision points across 20 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: near the start (Harrison Avenue): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Cheviot, OH to City of Springdale, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Springdale along the way.
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