The drive from Cincinnati, OH to Hicksville, OH covers 177 miles and takes about 3h 49m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, South Church Avenue, US 127 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 43.1 miles on South Main Street.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
88.5 miles from Cincinnati, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 3m into the drive
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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.
Top landmarks
•Carew Tower — skyscraper in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
•Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains — cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati in downtown Cincinnati...
•Cincinnati Observatory — other organization in Cincinnati, United States
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 49m. Total distance: 177 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 49m drive with frequent turns across 177 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is the longest continuous segment at about 43.1 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 0.1 miles in near Calhoun Street.
Driving Effort7/10
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 177 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 0.1 miles (Calhoun Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Clifton Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Calhoun Street
At end of road, turn left onto Calhoun Street
Navigation decision point
7
0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|Clifton Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Clifton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
7.1 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the ramp toward SR 126 West: Ronald Reagan Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward SR 126 West: Ronald Reagan Highway
8
8.5 mi into trip|~17m in
Take the exit toward US 127: Hamilton Avenue, North College Hill, Mount Healthy
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 22
Toward US 127: Hamilton Avenue, North College H...
6
48.7 mi into trip|~1h 17m in|US 35; SR 122 / West Main Street
Turn left onto US 35; SR 122 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
South Main Street
43.1 mi
49m
South Church Avenue
26.1 mi
29m
US 127
17.4 mi
25m
Eaton Richmond Pike
16.4 mi
19m
Maysville Road
14.3 mi
21m
Ronald Reagan Expressway
12.3 mi
13m
Hamilton Eaton Road
6.7 mi
8m
Cross Street
6 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— 43.1 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati, OH and Hicksville, 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
2.6 mi·6 min·Clifton Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto I 75 Alt
0.2 mi·28 sec·Spring Grove Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto Winton Road
3.9 mi·7 min·Winton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward SR 126 West: Ronald Reagan HighwayUse the left lane.
7
Merge onto SR 126
1.2 mi·1 min·Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·44 sec
Exit 22Toward US 127: Hamilton Avenue, North College Hill, Mount HealthyUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto US 127
5.9 mi·9 min·Hamilton Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 127
5.3 mi·8 min·Pleasant Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 127
0.5 mi·45 sec·Central Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 127
1.1 mi·2 min·South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 127
1.7 mi·1 min·North 3rd Street
14
Continue on US 127
1.2 mi·1 min·South Riverside Drive
15
Continue on US 127
6.7 mi·8 min·Hamilton Eaton Road
16
Enter roundabout onto US 127
158 ft·1 sec·US 127
17
Continue on US 127
17 mi·25 min·US 127
18
Turn left onto US 35; SR 122
0.2 mi·17 sec·West Main Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn straight onto US 35
16 mi·19 min·Eaton Richmond Pike
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Exit 151Toward US 27: Chester Boulevard
21
Keep slight right at fork
442 ft·10 sec
22
Merge onto US 27
5.3 mi·6 min·Chester Boulevard
23
Continue on US 27
0.7 mi·53 sec·Chester Blvd
24
Continue on US 27
6.0 mi·6 min·Cross Street
25
Continue on US 27
43 mi·49 min·South Main Street
26
Continue on US 27
26 mi·29 min·South Church Avenue
27
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
28
Merge onto I 469
12 mi·13 min·Ronald Reagan Expressway
29
Take the exit
0.4 mi·38 sec
Exit 25Toward SR 37: Fort Wayne
30
Turn right onto SR 37
14 mi·21 min·Maysville Road
31
Continue on SR 2
2.6 mi·4 min·SR 2
32
Turn right onto South Main Street
130 ft·3 sec·South Main Street
33
Arrive at destination
South Main Street
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 88.5 miles from Cincinnati, OH, or about 2h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 43.1 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 39 miles or 1h 3m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.5 miles or 2h 3m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hicksville, 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 177 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 South Main Street for about 43.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.5 mi from Cincinnati, OH
· 2h 3m into the drive
The midpoint is around 88.5 miles from Cincinnati, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hicksville, OH
The final approach into Hicksville, 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 Hicksville, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...
28 mi from route
~71 min detour
Free
near mile 48.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$27.47 one way
$54.94 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg62 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$30.49
$60.97
premium
$4.91
$34.21
$68.42
diesel
$5.61
$39.08
$78.16
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
53.1
0
$18.59
$8.50
Efficient EV
44.3
0
$15.49
$7.08
EV Truck/SUV
70.8
0
$24.78
$11.33
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 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 18, 2026
Origin
Cincinnati, OH
Late night
in Cincinnati on Saturday
Local time
4:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Cloudy
S 7 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT until April 22 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 17 at 10:34PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Destination
Hicksville, OH
Late night
in Hicksville on Saturday
Local time
4:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°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
15 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 49m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Hicksville, OH covers 177 miles and takes about 3h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, South Church Avenue, US 127. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.5 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 $27.47 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 177 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 0.1 miles (Calhoun Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Clifton Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cincinnati, OH to Hicksville, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
