Origin
Cincinnati, OH
Morning in Cincinnati on Saturday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
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Trip from Cincinnati, OH to Aberdeen, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 30m
Distance
63.3 mi
102 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 24m
★
6 AM
1h 30m
8 AM
1h 44m
10 AM
1h 35m
12 PM
1h 34m
3 PM
1h 36m
5 PM
1h 44m
8 PM
1h 26m
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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Aberdeen, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cincinnati, OH to Aberdeen, OH covers 63.3 miles and takes about 1h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on AA Highway, I 471, US 62 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.3 miles on AA Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.82 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.
Midpoint
31.7 miles from Cincinnati, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting 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 30m. Total distance: 63.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 30m drive with frequent turns across 63.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
AA Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 47.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near Kinsey Avenue.
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 63.3 miles you will encounter 12 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 0.7 miles (Kinsey Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 42 / Reading Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: 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.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Kinsey Avenue
Turn left onto Kinsey Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 42 / Reading Road
Turn right onto US 42 / Reading Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 471 South: Newport
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 471 South: Newport
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
I 471
Merge onto I 471
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
11.5 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Take the exit toward KY 9 South, AA South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward KY 9 South, AA South
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 Cincinnati, OH to Aberdeen, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Aa South along the way.
Aa South
11.5 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| AA Highway | 47.3 mi | 1h 2m |
| I 471 | 6.3 mi | 7m |
| US 62 | 3.5 mi | 6m |
| Alexandria Pike | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Reading Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| East McMillan Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| East 3rd Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 52 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
AA Highway
— 47.3 mi, about 1h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati, OH and Aberdeen, OH.
1
Start on Ohio Avenue
99 ft
·
6 sec
·
Ohio Avenue
2
Turn right onto West McMillan Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
West McMillan Avenue
3
Continue on East McMillan Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East McMillan Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto Maplewood Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Maplewood Avenue
5
Turn left onto Kinsey Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Kinsey Avenue
6
Turn right onto US 42
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Reading Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 471 South: Newport
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 471
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
I 471
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on US 27; KY 8
3.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Alexandria Pike
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward KY 9 South, AA South
11
Merge onto KY 9; AA
47 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
AA Highway
12
Turn left onto US 62; KY 10
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
US 62; KY 10
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on US 62
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
East 3rd Street
Use the left lane.
14
Turn right onto US 62
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 62
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on US 52; US 62 Business
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 52; US 62 Business
16
Turn right onto Pleasant Alley
93 ft
·
6 sec
·
Pleasant Alley
17
Arrive at destination
Pleasant Alley
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 31.7 miles from Cincinnati, OH, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.3 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 14 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.7 miles or 46m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Aberdeen, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Cincinnati, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Cincinnati, OH
This is one driving day of about 63.3 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Cincinnati, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on AA Highway for about 47.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.7 mi from Cincinnati, OH · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.7 miles from Cincinnati, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Aberdeen, OH
The final approach into Aberdeen, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.82 one way
$19.65 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $10.90 | $21.81 |
| premium | $4.91 | $12.23 | $24.47 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.98 | $27.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19 | 0 | $6.65 | $3.04 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.54 | $2.53 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Aberdeen, OH
Morning in Aberdeen on Saturday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Laurel, OH
32 mi in
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
7 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 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 Cincinnati, OH to Aberdeen, OH covers 63.3 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are AA Highway, I 471, US 62. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.7 miles from Cincinnati, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.82 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.3 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Kinsey Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.8 miles (US 42 / Reading Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Cincinnati, OH to Aberdeen, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Aa South along the way.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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