Origin
Cincinnati, OH
Afternoon in Cincinnati on Monday
Local time
12:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cincinnati, OH to Goshen, OH
Drive Time
42m
Distance
23.6 mi
38 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 39m
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6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m
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
If you are planning a quick excursion from Cincinnati to Goshen, expect a straightforward 23.6-mile journey that typically takes about 42 minutes to complete. This trip serves perfectly as a simple day outing, requiring no overnight stays or complex logistics. You will primarily navigate via SR 28, the Northeast Expressway, and Indian Hill Road as you transition through the Ohio landscape. With a modest fuel cost of approximately $4, the route is highly economical for travelers looking for a hassle-free drive within the Midwest. Because the distance is relatively short, you gain significant flexibility in your schedule, allowing you to spend your time at the destination rather than behind the wheel.
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
11.8 miles from Cincinnati, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 21m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 23.6-mile trek offers a mixed driving profile that keeps the experience varied. You will spend about 57% of your time on highways, providing a blend of efficient transit and local navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 6.8-mile run along SR 28, which serves as the backbone of your trip. As you move from the urban environment of Cincinnati toward Goshen, the road rhythm shifts from the structured flow of the Northeast Expressway to the more localized feel of Indian Hill Road. Expect a balanced drive that transitions smoothly through these different road types without becoming a monotonous interstate grind.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Cincinnati, OH to Goshen, OH is easy. At 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cincinnati, OH to Goshen, 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 |
| Red Bank Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Red Bank Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Medpace Way | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Madison Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Plainville Road | 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 Goshen, 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
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Northeast Expressway
6
Take the exit slight right toward Red Bank Road, Fairfax
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Red Bank Road, Fairfax
7
Continue on Red Bank Expressway
0.6 mi
·
46 sec
·
Red Bank Expressway
8
Turn left onto Medpace Way
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Medpace Way
9
Turn left onto Madison Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Road
10
Turn right
318 ft
·
14 sec
11
Turn slight right onto Plainville Road
486 ft
·
17 sec
·
Plainville Road
12
Turn left onto Indian Hill Road
4.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Indian Hill Road
13
Turn slight left onto Wooster Pike
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Wooster Pike
14
Continue on Water Street
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Water Street
15
Turn left onto Main Street
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
16
Continue straight
6.8 mi
·
11 min
17
Turn left onto Goshen Road
515 ft
·
17 sec
·
Goshen Road
18
Turn right onto Mulberry Street
112 ft
·
5 sec
·
Mulberry Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the short 42-minute duration, you have the advantage of choosing a departure time that best suits your personal routine without worrying about exhaustive stop planning. Since the total distance is only 23.6 miles, you can easily complete the trip in one go without needing scheduled rest breaks for fuel or fatigue. Keep in mind that with $4 in fuel costs, this is an affordable trip, but it is always wise to check your tire pressure and fluid levels before heading out on a mixed-road route. A concrete tip for this specific drive is to pay close attention to the transition points between the Northeast Expressway and SR 28, as the shift in road character happens quickly. Use the flexibility of this short trip to your advantage by planning your departure to avoid local peak commute times.
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 11.8 miles from Cincinnati, OH, or about 21m 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 23.6 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 11.8 miles or 21m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Goshen, 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 23.6 miles and 42m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 11.8 mi from Cincinnati, OH · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
12 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 23.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 11.8 miles from Cincinnati, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Goshen, OH
The final approach into Goshen, 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 Goshen, 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
$3.53 one way
$7.06 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $3.94 | $7.88 |
| premium | $4.79 | $4.45 | $8.90 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $5.24 | $10.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
| Efficient EV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.30 | $1.51 |
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
Goshen, OH
Afternoon in Goshen on Monday
Local time
12:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
62°F
Florence, KY
12 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
10 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
42m 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 Goshen, OH covers 23.6 miles and takes about 42m 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 11.8 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 $3.53 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.
The drive from Cincinnati, OH to Goshen, OH is easy. At 42m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cincinnati, OH to Goshen, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cincinnati, OH to Goshen, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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