Origin
Cincinnati, OH
Afternoon in Cincinnati on Thursday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cincinnati, OH to Pomeroy, OH
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 27m
Distance
166.6 mi
268 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 16m
★
6 AM
3h 28m
8 AM
3h 52m
10 AM
3h 36m
12 PM
3h 34m
3 PM
3h 38m
5 PM
3h 51m
8 PM
3h 21m
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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Pomeroy, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Cincinnati, OH to Pomeroy, OH covers 166.6 miles and takes about 3h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West McMillan Avenue, East McMillan Street, Maplewood Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.86 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
83.3 miles from Cincinnati, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 27m. Total distance: 166.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 27m drive with frequent turns across 166.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 29 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cincinnati, OH to Pomeroy, OH is easy. At 3h 27m 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 Pomeroy, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West McMillan Avenue | — | — |
| East McMillan Street | — | — |
| Maplewood Avenue | — | — |
| Kinsey Avenue | — | — |
| Reading Road | — | — |
| I 471 South | — | — |
| I 275 East | — | — |
| Ronald Reagan Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West McMillan Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati, OH and Pomeroy, 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
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East McMillan Street
4
Turn right onto Maplewood Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Maplewood Avenue
5
Turn left onto Kinsey Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Kinsey Avenue
6
Turn right onto Reading Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Reading Road
7
Take the ramp left toward I 471 South: Newport
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 471 South: Newport
8
Merge slight left
5.3 mi
·
6 min
9
Take the exit slight left toward I 275 East: Columbus, Ohio
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 275 East: Columbus, Ohio
10
Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Highway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
11
Continue on Circle Freeway
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Circle Freeway
12
Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard, Batavia
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
SR 32: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard, Batavia
13
Keep slight left to continue on SR 32 West: Eastgate Boulevard, Newtown
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
SR 32 West: Eastgate Boulevard, Newtown
14
Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
100 mi
·
2 hr 1 min
·
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
15
Take the exit slight right toward US 35: Gallipolis, Chillicothe
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
US 35: Gallipolis, Chillicothe
16
Keep slight left
420 ft
·
15 sec
17
Turn right
31 mi
·
35 min
18
Keep slight left
1.0 mi
·
1 min
19
Turn left
11 mi
·
12 min
20
Turn right onto Hobson Drive
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Hobson Drive
21
Continue on Powell Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Powell Street
22
Continue on General Hartinger Parkway
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
General Hartinger Parkway
23
At the end of the road, turn left onto South 2nd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South 2nd Avenue
24
Turn slight right onto North 2nd Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 2nd Avenue
25
Continue on West Main Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
26
At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Main Street
27
Turn left onto Court Street
240 ft
·
16 sec
·
Court Street
28
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
16 ft
·
1 sec
·
West 2nd Street
29
Arrive at your destination
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 83.3 miles from Cincinnati, OH, or about 1h 43m 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 37 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.3 miles or 1h 43m 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pomeroy, 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.
+
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 166.6 miles and 3h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 83.3 mi from Cincinnati, OH · 1h 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 83.3 miles from Cincinnati, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Pomeroy, OH
The final approach into Pomeroy, 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 Pomeroy, 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
$25.86 one way
$51.71 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $28.70 | $57.39 |
| premium | $4.91 | $32.20 | $64.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $36.78 | $73.57 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 50 | 0 | $17.49 | $8.00 |
| Efficient EV | 41.7 | 0 | $14.58 | $6.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.6 | 0 | $23.32 | $10.66 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 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
Pomeroy, OH
Afternoon in Pomeroy on Thursday
Local time
4:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Jasper, OH
83 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
1 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 27m 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 Pomeroy, OH covers 166.6 miles and takes about 3h 27m 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, Maplewood Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 83.3 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 $25.86 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.
The drive from Cincinnati, OH to Pomeroy, OH is easy. At 3h 27m 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 Pomeroy, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cincinnati, OH to Pomeroy, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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