Origin
Cincinnati, OH
Evening in Cincinnati on Friday
Local time
7:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cincinnati, OH to Auburn, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
44m
Distance
23.9 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
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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Auburn, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cincinnati, OH to Auburn, OH covers 23.9 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 27, Hamilton Scipio Road, US 52 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18 miles on US 27. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.71 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Cincinnati, OH
Full guide →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.
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 44m. Total distance: 23.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 44m highway drive covering 23.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 27 and Hamilton Scipio Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 18 miles on US 27.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 18 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 27 and Hamilton Scipio Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Calhoun Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 8 decision points packed into just 23.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Calhoun Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Clifton Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (West Martin Luther King Junior Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Calhoun Street
At end of road, turn left onto Calhoun Street
Navigation decision point
7
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Clifton Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Clifton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
5
0.9 mi into trip
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~2m in
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West Martin Luther King Junior Drive
Turn left onto West Martin Luther King Junior Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
9
1.8 mi into trip
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~4m in
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US 27; US 52
Take the ramp onto US 27; US 52 toward I 75 North, I 74 West, US 27 North, US 52 West
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 75 North, I 74 West, US 27 North, US 5...
8
2.3 mi into trip
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~5m in
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US 52; US 27
Keep slight left at fork onto US 52; US 27 toward I 74 West, US 52 West, US 27 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 74 West, US 52 West, US 27 North
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 18 mi | 32m |
| Hamilton Scipio Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| US 52 | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| West Martin Luther King Junior Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Clifton Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Calhoun Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| High Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Northwest Expressway | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 18 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati, OH and Auburn, OH.
1
Start on Ohio Avenue
340 ft
·
21 sec
·
Ohio Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto Calhoun Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Calhoun Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto Clifton Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clifton Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto West Martin Luther King Junior Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Martin Luther King Junior Drive
Use the left lane.
5
Turn straight onto US 27; US 52
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Hopple Street
6
Take the ramp onto US 27; US 52
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 27; US 52
Toward I 75 North, I 74 West, US 27 North, US 52 West
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on US 52; US 27
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 52; US 27
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 52; US 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 52; US 27
Toward I 74 West, US 52 West, US 27 North
Use the slight left lane.
9
Continue on I 74; US 27; US 52
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Northwest Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on US 27
18 mi
·
32 min
·
US 27
Exit 18
Toward US 27: Colerain Avenue, Beekman Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto SR 129
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
High Street
13
Continue on SR 129
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Hamilton Scipio Road
14
Arrive at destination
SR 129
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.71 one way
$7.42 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.12 | $8.23 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.62 | $9.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.28 | $10.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.51 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.09 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.35 | $1.53 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Auburn, OH
Evening in Auburn on Friday
Local time
7:32 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
9 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
44m 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 Auburn, OH covers 23.9 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, Hamilton Scipio Road, US 52. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12 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 $3.71 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 8 decision points packed into just 23.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 44m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Calhoun Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Clifton Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles (West Martin Luther King Junior Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cincinnati, OH to Auburn, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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