Trip from Cincinnati, OH to Fredericktown, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 17m

Distance

161.2 mi

259 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

3h 6m ★

6 AM

3h 18m

8 AM

3h 41m

10 AM

3h 26m

12 PM

3h 24m

3 PM

3h 27m

5 PM

3h 40m

8 PM

3h 10m

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

This 161.2-mile drive from Cincinnati to Fredericktown, Ohio, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 3 hours and 17 minutes. The majority of your journey, 91% to be exact, will be on highways, primarily I-71 and the Northeast Expressway. With a fuel cost estimated at $25, this route offers a straightforward and efficient way to travel within the Midwest region. You'll have one recommended stop along the way, making it a convenient option for a quick getaway or an efficient transit.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

80.6 miles from Cincinnati, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 17m. Total distance: 161.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this trip, with 91% of the route utilizing major roadways like I-71 and the Northeast Expressway. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 112.4 miles on I-71, so you'll experience extended periods of consistent speed. While primarily highway, the transition onto West Sandusky Street marks a shift in the road's personality as you approach your destination. This route is designed for efficient travel, prioritizing speed and directness over winding backroads.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 112.4 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Northeast Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 30.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 161.2 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 30.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36.8 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 105.9 miles (I 71): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

30.1 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

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 32 Toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon

36.8 mi into trip | ~52m in

Take the ramp toward I 71 North: Columbus

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Toward I 71 North: Columbus

105.9 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in | I 71

Take the exit onto I 71 toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeli...

107.6 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in | I 71

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71 toward I 71 North: Cleveland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 101A Toward I 71 North: Cleveland

150.8 mi into trip | ~2h 59m in

Take the exit toward SR 95: Mount Gilead, Fredericktown

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 151 Toward SR 95: Mount Gilead, Fredericktown

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Cincinnati, OH and Fredericktown, OH, road signs point toward Lebanon and Wheeling.

Lebanon

30.1 mi in | ~38m

Wheeling

105.9 mi in | ~2h 8m | via I 71

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 71	112.4 mi	2h 3m
Northeast Expressway	28.8 mi	35m
West Sandusky Street	8.3 mi	15m
SR 350	4.3 mi	8m
Middleboro Road	1.9 mi	4m
State Route 95	1.8 mi	2m
South Innerbelt	1.3 mi	1m
East McMillan Street	0.8 mi	2m

Longest stretch: I 71 — 112.4 mi, about 2h 3m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati, OH and Fredericktown, OH.

Start on Ohio Avenue

99 ft · 6 sec · Ohio Avenue

Turn right onto West McMillan Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · West McMillan Avenue

Continue on East McMillan Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · East McMillan Street

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Use the left lane.

Merge onto I 71

29 mi · 35 min · Northeast Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec

Exit 32 Toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto SR 123

515 ft · 12 sec · SR 123

Turn left onto SR 350

4.3 mi · 8 min · SR 350

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto C-45

1.9 mi · 4 min · Middleboro Road

At end of road, turn left onto SR 350 Truck; C-7

336 ft · 10 sec · Wilmington Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec

Toward I 71 North: Columbus

Merge onto I 71

69 mi · 1 hr 14 min · I 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto I 71

0.4 mi · 45 sec · I 71

Toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 70; I 71

1.3 mi · 1 min · South Innerbelt

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71

1.0 mi · 1 min · I 71

Exit 101A Toward I 71 North: Cleveland Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 71

42 mi · 46 min · I 71

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 43 sec

Exit 151 Toward SR 95: Mount Gilead, Fredericktown Use the slight right lane.

Turn right onto SR 95

1.8 mi · 2 min · State Route 95

Use the right lane.

Continue on SR 95

8.3 mi · 15 min · West Sandusky Street

Turn left onto North Edgehill Drive

98 ft · 4 sec · North Edgehill Drive

Arrive at destination

North Edgehill Drive

Trip Plan

This drive is well-suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize your daylight hours and take advantage of the single recommended stop. With a total duration of just over three hours, you can comfortably complete the 161.2 miles without feeling rushed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch on I-71 is over 112 miles. Planning your stop strategically along this main highway will ensure you have ample time to rest and refuel before the final leg to Fredericktown.

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 80.6 miles from Cincinnati, OH, or about 1h 40m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 112.4 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 35 miles or 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 80.6 miles or 1h 40m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fredericktown, 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.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 161.2 miles and 3h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 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.

The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 112.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 80.6 mi from Cincinnati, OH · 1h 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jeffersonville, OH

81 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

Franklin, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Grove City, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 80.6 miles from Cincinnati, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 112.4 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.02 one way

$50.04 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$27.77	$55.53
premium	$4.91	$31.15	$62.31
diesel	$5.61	$35.59	$71.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	48.4	$16.93	$7.74
Efficient EV	40.3	$14.10	$6.45
EV Truck/SUV	64.5	$22.57	$10.32

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cincinnati, OH

Morning in Cincinnati on Thursday

Local time

11:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fredericktown, OH

Morning in Fredericktown on Thursday

Local time

11:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

51°F

Jeffersonville, OH

81 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

21 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

3h 17m 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 Fredericktown, OH covers 161.2 miles and takes about 3h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 71, Northeast Expressway, West Sandusky Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 80.6 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 $25.02 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Between Cincinnati, OH and Fredericktown, OH, road signs point toward Lebanon and Wheeling.

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Trip from Cincinnati, OH to Fredericktown, OH

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Fredericktown, OH

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Cincinnati, OH

Fredericktown, OH

Same local time

21 degrees cooler at arrival

3h 17m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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