Origin
Cincinnati, OH
Evening in Cincinnati on Sunday
Local time
6:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cincinnati, OH to Beaver, OH
Drive Time
2h 15m
Distance
107.4 mi
173 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 15m
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.
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Trip Overview
Traveling from Cincinnati to Beaver covers 107.4 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes. Because this is a relatively short trip within the Midwest, it works perfectly as a straightforward day trip, requiring no overnight stays. You will navigate a path involving the Circle Freeway, I-471, and the James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway. Plan on setting aside approximately $16 for fuel to cover the journey. This route serves as a functional connection between these two Ohio locations, offering a practical way to reach your destination without the need for multiple stops along the way.
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
53.7 miles from Cincinnati, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. While about 16% of the trip is spent on highways, the experience is defined by the 85.7-mile stretch on the James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway, which represents the longest uninterrupted portion of your journey. You should prepare for a transition from the busier freeway environment near Cincinnati into more technical local road sections. The route lacks the monotony of a long-distance interstate haul, instead offering a more engaging and varied driving profile as you navigate toward Beaver.
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 85.7 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 1.8 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 107.4 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 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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
8
7.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 275 East: Columbus, Ohio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward I 275 East: Columbus, Ohio
8
19.1 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward SR 32: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard, Batavia
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 63A-B
Toward SR 32: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard, Bata...
9
19.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 32 West: Eastgate Boulevard, Newtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 63A
Toward SR 32 West: Eastgate Boulevard, Newtown
7
19.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Turn right onto SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway toward Eastgate Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Eastgate Boulevard
Towns Along This Route
Between Cincinnati, OH and Beaver, OH, road signs point toward Ohio, Batavia and Newtown.
Ohio
7.4 mi in
|
~11m
Batavia
19.1 mi in
|
~25m
Newtown
19.4 mi in
|
~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway | 85.7 mi | 1h 44m |
| Circle Freeway | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| I 471 | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| SR 335 | 2 mi | 3m |
| Ronald Reagan Highway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Reading Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| East McMillan Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
— 85.7 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati, OH and Beaver, 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 / none lanes.
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 none lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 471 South: Newport
Use the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 471
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
I 471
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1A
Toward I 275 East: Columbus, Ohio
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
10
Merge onto I 275
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
11
Continue on I 275
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Circle Freeway
Use the none lane.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
Exit 63A-B
Toward SR 32: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard, Batavia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 63A
Toward SR 32 West: Eastgate Boulevard, Newtown
Use the slight left lane.
14
Turn right onto SR 32
86 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Toward Eastgate Boulevard
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto SR 335
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
SR 335
16
Continue on SR 335; C-57
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Main Street
17
Turn left onto SR 335
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
SR 335
18
Arrive at destination
SR 335
Trip Plan
Since this is a quick 2-hour and 15-minute drive with no formal stops scheduled, you have the flexibility to depart whenever it suits your schedule. Keep in mind that the turn-heavy nature of the route means you should stay alert, especially during the long 85.7-mile segment on the James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway. It is wise to fill your tank before leaving the Cincinnati area to ensure you stay within your $16 fuel budget. Because there are no designated stops on this 107.4-mile path, make sure you are comfortable driving the full duration in one go before heading out.
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 53.7 miles from Cincinnati, OH, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.7 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 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.7 miles or 1h 8m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Beaver, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cincinnati, 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 Cincinnati, OH
This is one driving day of about 107.4 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cincinnati, 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 85.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.7 mi from Cincinnati, OH · 1h 8m 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 53.7 miles from Cincinnati, 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 85.7 miles.
Arriving in Beaver, OH
The final approach into Beaver, 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 Beaver, 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
$16.06 one way
$32.13 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $17.94 | $35.87 |
| premium | $4.79 | $20.25 | $40.51 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.86 | $47.72 |
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: 37.6 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 | 32.2 | 0 | $11.28 | $5.16 |
| Efficient EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.40 | $4.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43 | 0 | $15.04 | $6.87 |
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
Beaver, OH
Evening in Beaver on Sunday
Local time
6:28 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°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 warmer 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 Cincinnati, OH to Beaver, OH covers 107.4 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 53.7 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 $16.06 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 13 significant decision points across 107.4 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 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Cincinnati, OH and Beaver, OH, road signs point toward Ohio, Batavia and Newtown.
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