Origin
Cincinnati, OH
Night in Cincinnati on Tuesday
Local time
11:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Cincinnati, OH to Middlebury, OH
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 7m
Distance
145.5 mi
234 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 56m
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6 AM
3h 8m
8 AM
3h 31m
10 AM
3h 16m
12 PM
3h 14m
3 PM
3h 17m
5 PM
3h 30m
8 PM
3h 1m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Cincinnati, OH
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Middlebury, OH
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Trip Overview
This 145.5-mile drive from Cincinnati to Middlebury, Ohio, is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 3 hours and 7 minutes. With 83% of the route on highways, it's designed for efficient travel, making it an ideal day trip. You can expect a fuel cost of around $23 for this journey, which stays entirely within the Midwest region of Ohio. The single recommended stop suggests a brief pause to break up the drive. Given its manageable length and highway focus, this route is perfect for a quick getaway or a dedicated travel day.
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
72.7 miles from Cincinnati, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a drive that predominantly utilizes high-speed roadways, with 83% of the 145.5 miles on highways. The primary roads guiding you are Mill Creek Expressway, US 36, and SR 49. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 46.5 miles on Mill Creek Expressway, offering a consistent pace. This highway-focused profile means you'll experience a relatively smooth and direct journey, prioritizing speed and efficiency over winding local roads or extensive scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mill Creek Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 46.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mill Creek Expressway and US 36. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near West Mitchell Avenue.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 145.5 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 2.8 miles (West Mitchell Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (I 75 / Mill Creek Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.8 mi into trip
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~6m in
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West Mitchell Avenue
Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.4 mi into trip
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~8m in
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I 75 / Mill Creek Expressway
Merge onto I 75 / Mill Creek Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
49.9 mi into trip
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~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street
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 53
Toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street
8
61.7 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
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SR 49
Take the exit onto SR 49 toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
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 24
Toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
8
62.1 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
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SR 49
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 49 toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Cincinnati, OH to Middlebury, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.
Greenville
61.7 mi in
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~1h 21m
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via SR 49
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Expressway | 46.5 mi | 55m |
| US 36 | 41.1 mi | 51m |
| SR 49 | 27.4 mi | 36m |
| Salem Avenue | 11.4 mi | 16m |
| West Bridge Street | 8.3 mi | 9m |
| US 33 | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Vine Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| US 224 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Mill Creek Expressway
— 46.5 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati, OH and Middlebury, OH.
1
Start on Ohio Avenue
99 ft
·
6 sec
·
Ohio Avenue
2
Turn right onto West McMillan Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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West McMillan Avenue
3
Turn left onto Vine Street
282 ft
·
10 sec
·
Vine Street
4
Continue on Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on Vine Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Vine Street
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Mitchell Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
8
Merge onto I 75
46 mi
·
55 min
·
Mill Creek Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 53
Toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West 2nd Street
11
Continue on West 1st Street
381 ft
·
6 sec
·
West 1st Street
12
Continue on Salem Avenue
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Salem Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto SR 49
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
SR 49
Exit 24
Toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 49
20 mi
·
22 min
·
SR 49
Toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
16
Merge onto US 36; US 127
41 mi
·
51 min
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US 36; US 127
17
Turn left onto US 33; SR 707
4.4 mi
·
5 min
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US 33; SR 707
18
Turn right onto US 33; SR 118
0.5 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Main Street
19
Turn left onto US 33
8.3 mi
·
9 min
·
West Bridge Street
20
Continue on US 33; SR 49
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
State Street
21
Turn right onto SR 49; SR 81
504 ft
·
17 sec
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Walcott Street
22
Continue on SR 49
7.2 mi
·
12 min
·
SR 49
23
Continue on US 224; SR 49
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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US 224; SR 49
24
Turn left onto CR 35
32 ft
·
0 sec
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Harrison Willshire Road
25
Arrive at destination
CR 35
Trip Plan
For this 3-hour, 7-minute trip, starting early in the morning is a good strategy to avoid potential traffic, especially as you depart Cincinnati. With only one recommended stop and a longest stretch of 46.5 miles, you have plenty of flexibility in pacing your journey. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $23, and plan your refueling accordingly. Since this is a relatively short, highway-intensive drive, a single stop for a quick break or to grab a snack is likely all you'll need to arrive refreshed in Middlebury.
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 72.7 miles from Cincinnati, OH, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.5 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 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 72.7 miles or 1h 34m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Middlebury, 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 145.5 miles and 3h 7m.
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.
The longest stretch is on Mill Creek Expressway for about 46.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 72.7 mi from Cincinnati, OH · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 72.7 miles from Cincinnati, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Middlebury, OH
The final approach into Middlebury, 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 Middlebury, 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
$22.58 one way
$45.16 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $25.06 | $50.12 |
| premium | $4.91 | $28.12 | $56.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.12 | $64.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 50.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 43.7 | 0 | $15.28 | $6.98 |
| Efficient EV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.73 | $5.82 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.2 | 0 | $20.37 | $9.31 |
Gas CO2
51 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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
Middlebury, OH
Night in Middlebury on Tuesday
Local time
11:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°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
33 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 7m 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 Middlebury, OH covers 145.5 miles and takes about 3h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mill Creek Expressway, US 36, SR 49. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 72.7 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 $22.58 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 16 significant decision points across 145.5 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 2.8 miles (West Mitchell Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (I 75 / Mill Creek Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Cincinnati, OH to Middlebury, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.
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