Origin
Cincinnati, OH
Evening in Cincinnati on Thursday
Local time
7:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cincinnati, OH to Northbrook, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
25m
Distance
10.9 mi
17 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
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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Northbrook, OH
Anurag Jamwal
Trip Overview
The drive from Cincinnati, OH to Northbrook, OH covers 10.9 miles and takes about 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 27, Pippin Road, US 52 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.8 miles on US 27. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 10.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Cincinnati, OH to Northbrook, OH covers 10.9 miles and takes about 25m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 27 is the longest continuous segment at about 2.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 10.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
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 0.9 miles (West Martin Luther King Junior Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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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.
5
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
West Martin Luther King Junior Drive
Turn left onto West Martin Luther King Junior Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
9
1.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 27; US 52
Take the ramp onto US 27; US 52 toward I 75 North, I 74 West, US 27 North, US 52 West
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 75 North, I 74 West, US 27 North, US 5...
8
2.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 52; US 27
Keep slight left at fork onto US 52; US 27 toward I 74 West, US 52 West, US 27 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 74 West, US 52 West, US 27 North
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 27 | 2.8 mi | 6m |
| Pippin Road | 2.3 mi | 5m |
| US 52 | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Banning Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Martin Luther King Junior Drive | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West North Bend Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Clifton Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Glenaire Drive | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 27
— 2.8 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati, OH and Northbrook, 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
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Clifton Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto West Martin Luther King Junior Drive
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Martin Luther King Junior Drive
Use the left lane.
5
Turn straight onto US 27; US 52
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Hopple Street
6
Take the ramp onto US 27; US 52
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 27; US 52
Toward I 75 North, I 74 West, US 27 North, US 52 West
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on US 52; US 27
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 52; US 27
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 52; US 27
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 52; US 27
Toward I 74 West, US 52 West, US 27 North
Use the slight left lane.
9
Continue on I 74; US 27; US 52
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Northwest Expressway
10
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on US 27
2.7 mi
·
6 min
·
US 27
Exit 18
Toward US 27: Colerain Avenue, Beekman Street
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto West North Bend Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West North Bend Road
13
Turn slight left onto Banning Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Banning Road
14
Continue on Pippin Road
2.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Pippin Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Glenaire Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Glenaire Drive
16
At end of road, turn right onto Loralinda Drive
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Loralinda Drive
17
Turn right onto Niagara Street
165 ft
·
7 sec
·
Niagara Street
18
Arrive at destination
Niagara Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.69 one way
$3.38 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.11 | $4.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.41 | $4.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.53 | $0.70 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Northbrook, OH
Evening in Northbrook on Thursday
Local time
7:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
25m 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 Northbrook, OH covers 10.9 miles and takes about 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 27, Pippin Road, US 52. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.4 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 $1.69 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.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 10.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
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 0.9 miles (West Martin Luther King Junior Drive): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cincinnati, OH to Northbrook, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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