Origin
Cincinnati, OH
Evening in Cincinnati on Sunday
Local time
8:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cincinnati, OH to Fredericktown, OH
Drive Time
5h 37m
Distance
276.6 mi
445 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$41
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 24m
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6 AM
5h 37m
8 AM
6h 4m
10 AM
5h 47m
12 PM
5h 44m
3 PM
5h 48m
5 PM
6h 3m
8 PM
5h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Fredericktown, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cincinnati, OH to Fredericktown, OH covers 276.6 miles and takes about 5h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West McMillan Avenue, East McMillan Street, Northeast Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
138.3 miles from Cincinnati, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 37m drive with frequent turns across 276.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 40 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West McMillan Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 37m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cincinnati, OH to Fredericktown, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West McMillan Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East McMillan Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 123 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Middleboro Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wilmington Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 71 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 270 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West McMillan Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati, OH and Fredericktown, OH.
1
Start on Ohio Avenue
98 ft
·
6 sec
·
Ohio Avenue
2
Turn right onto West McMillan Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West McMillan Avenue
3
Continue on East McMillan Street
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
East McMillan Street
4
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
5
Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
29 mi
·
35 min
·
Northeast Expressway
6
Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
7
Turn right
515 ft
·
12 sec
8
Turn left
4.3 mi
·
8 min
9
Turn left onto Middleboro Road
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Middleboro Road
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road
338 ft
·
10 sec
·
Wilmington Road
11
Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
I 71 North: Columbus
12
Merge slight left
63 mi
·
1 hr 8 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
·
I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
14
Keep slight left to continue on South Freeway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
South Freeway
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 East
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 270 East
16
Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
17
Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, Wheeling
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, Wheeling
18
Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Wheeling
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 70 East: Wheeling
19
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
67 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
East Freeway
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 22, US 40: Cambridge
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 22, US 40: Cambridge
21
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
22
Turn right onto John Glenn Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
John Glenn Highway
23
Turn left onto Dewey Avenue
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
·
Dewey Avenue
24
Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Wheeling Avenue
25
Turn slight left onto Highland Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Highland Avenue
26
Continue on Cadiz Road
22 mi
·
24 min
·
Cadiz Road
27
Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road
17 mi
·
22 min
·
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
28
Continue on Cadiz-Steubenville Road
8.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Cadiz-Steubenville Road
29
Continue straight
15 mi
·
15 min
30
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
31
Turn left
21 mi
·
30 min
32
Take the exit straight
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
33
Keep slight left
341 ft
·
8 sec
34
Merge slight left onto River Lake Highway
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
River Lake Highway
35
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
36
Turn left onto Dresden Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Dresden Avenue
37
Turn right
0.9 mi
·
1 min
38
Continue straight
154 ft
·
10 sec
39
Continue straight
3.7 mi
·
6 min
40
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 138.3 miles from Cincinnati, OH, or about 2h 48m into the drive.
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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.3 miles or 2h 48m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 4h 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fredericktown, 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 276.6 miles and 5h 37m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 138.3 mi from Cincinnati, OH · 2h 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
138 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 138.3 miles from Cincinnati, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fredericktown, OH
The final approach into Fredericktown, 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 Fredericktown, 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
$41.37 one way
$82.74 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
97 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $46.19 | $92.39 |
| premium | $4.79 | $52.16 | $104.32 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $61.45 | $122.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 96.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging · 1 stop · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 83 | 1 | $29.04 | $13.28 |
| Efficient EV | 69.2 | 0 | $24.20 | $11.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 110.6 | 1 | $38.72 | $17.70 |
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
32 kg (67% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Fredericktown, OH
Evening in Fredericktown on Sunday
Local time
8:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°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
8 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
5h 37m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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 Fredericktown, OH covers 276.6 miles and takes about 5h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West McMillan Avenue, East McMillan Street, Northeast Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 138.3 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 $41.37 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 37m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cincinnati, OH to Fredericktown, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cincinnati, OH to Fredericktown, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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