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Trip from Cincinnati, OH to Rossmoyne, OH

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

19m

Distance

11.4 mi

18 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 18m ★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m ★

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Ohio, United States; county seat of Hamilton County

Cincinnati, OH

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Downtown Rossmoyne, OH, OH

Rossmoyne, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

Trip Overview

The drive from Cincinnati, OH to Rossmoyne, OH covers 11.4 miles and takes about 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Northeast Expressway, Kenwood Road, East McMillan Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on Northeast Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.77 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 19m highway drive covering 11.4 miles, with most of the trip on Northeast Expressway and Kenwood Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 8 miles on Northeast Expressway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northeast Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Northeast Expressway and Kenwood Road. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West McMillan Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (West McMillan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | West McMillan Avenue

Turn right onto West McMillan Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
9.3 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward Kenwood Road

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 11 Toward Kenwood Road
8
9.5 mi into trip | ~14m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Kenwood Road North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward Kenwood Road North
5
11.4 mi into trip | ~19m in | Harrison Avenue

Turn right onto Harrison Avenue

Navigation decision point

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 Rossmoyne, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Kenwood Road North along the way.

Kenwood Road North

9.5 mi in | ~14m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Northeast Expressway 8 mi 10m
Kenwood Road 1.2 mi 3m
East McMillan Street 0.8 mi 2m
Kugler Mill Road 0.4 mi <1m
West McMillan Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Saint Clair Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Ohio Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Harrison Avenue <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Northeast Expressway — 8 mi, about 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati, OH and Rossmoyne, OH.

1

Start on Ohio Avenue

99 ft · 6 sec · Ohio Avenue
2

Turn right onto West McMillan Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · West McMillan Avenue
3

Continue on East McMillan Street

0.8 mi · 2 min · East McMillan Street
Use the straight lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Use the left lane.
5

Merge onto I 71

8.0 mi · 10 min · Northeast Expressway
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Exit 11 Toward Kenwood Road Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork

129 ft · 5 sec
Toward Kenwood Road North Use the left lane.
8

Turn left onto Kenwood Road

1.2 mi · 3 min · Kenwood Road
Use the left lane.
9

Turn left onto Kugler Mill Road

0.4 mi · 58 sec · Kugler Mill Road
10

Turn right onto Saint Clair Avenue

0.1 mi · 36 sec · Saint Clair Avenue
11

Turn right onto Harrison Avenue

64 ft · 2 sec · Harrison Avenue
12

Arrive at destination

Harrison Avenue

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.77 one way

$3.54 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $1.96 $3.93
premium $4.91 $2.20 $4.41
diesel $5.61 $2.52 $5.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4 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 3.4 0 $1.20 $0.55
Efficient EV 2.9 0 $1.00 $0.46
EV Truck/SUV 4.6 0 $1.60 $0.73

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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Cincinnati, OH

Late night in Cincinnati on Friday

Local time

1:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Rossmoyne, OH

Late night in Rossmoyne on Friday

Local time

1:15 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°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

6 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

19m 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 Rossmoyne, OH covers 11.4 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northeast Expressway, Kenwood Road, East McMillan Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.7 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 $1.77 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West McMillan Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 9.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Cincinnati, OH to Rossmoyne, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Kenwood Road North along the way.

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