Trip from Cincinnati, OH to Symmes, OH

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

Drive Time

26m

Distance

16.6 mi

27 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 7 min

4 AM

0h 24m ★

6 AM

0h 27m

8 AM

0h 31m

10 AM

0h 28m

12 PM

0h 28m

3 PM

0h 28m

5 PM

0h 31m

8 PM

0h 25m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Cincinnati, OH to Symmes, OH covers 16.6 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Northeast Expressway, Loveland Madeira Road, Remington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.3 miles on Northeast Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.58 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 16.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

26m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (62%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 26m highway drive covering 16.6 miles, with most of the trip on Northeast Expressway and Loveland Madeira Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.3 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 15 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 10.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Northeast Expressway and Loveland Madeira Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.

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 10 decision points packed into just 16.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 71 / Northeast Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 10 key points

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

5

1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

5

1.3 mi into trip | ~3m in | I 71 / Northeast Expressway

Merge onto I 71 / Northeast Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

7

11.6 mi into trip | ~17m in

Take the exit toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 14 Toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway

9

11.8 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight right at fork toward SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway, Montgomery

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway, Mont...

6

16.5 mi into trip | ~26m in | Hopewell Road

Turn right onto Hopewell Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

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 Symmes, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Montgomery along the way.

Montgomery

11.8 mi in | ~17m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Northeast Expressway	10.3 mi	13m
Loveland Madeira Road	2.2 mi	4m
Remington Road	1.5 mi	2m
East McMillan Street	0.8 mi	2m
Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway	0.4 mi	<1m
Main Street	0.2 mi	<1m
Montgomery Road	0.2 mi	<1m
West McMillan Avenue	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Northeast Expressway — 10.3 mi, about 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati, OH and Symmes, 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

10 mi · 13 min · Northeast Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec

Exit 14 Toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway Use the slight right lane.

7

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 15 sec

Toward SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway, Montgomery Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

8

Turn straight onto SR 126

0.4 mi · 32 sec · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

9

Enter roundabout onto US 22; SR 3; SR 126

234 ft · 3 sec · Montgomery Road

10

Continue on US 22; SR 3; SR 126

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Montgomery Road

11

Turn slight right onto Main Street

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Main Street

Use the slight right / right lanes.

12

Turn right onto SR 126

1.5 mi · 2 min · Remington Road

Use the right lane.

13

Turn left onto Loveland Madeira Road

2.2 mi · 4 min · Loveland Madeira Road

Use the left lane.

14

Turn right onto Hopewell Road

237 ft · 5 sec · Hopewell Road

Use the right lane.

15

Arrive at destination

Hopewell Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.58 one way

$5.15 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.38	$2.86	$5.72
premium	$4.91	$3.21	$6.42
diesel	$5.61	$3.67	$7.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 5.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	5	$1.74	$0.80
Efficient EV	4.2	$1.45	$0.66
EV Truck/SUV	6.6	$2.32	$1.06

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Cincinnati, OH

Late night in Cincinnati on Friday

Local time

2:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 12 mph 51% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Symmes, OH

Late night in Symmes on Friday

Local time

2:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°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

27 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

26m 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 Symmes, OH covers 16.6 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Northeast Expressway, Loveland Madeira Road, Remington Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 8.3 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 $2.58 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 10 decision points packed into just 16.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.

The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (I 71 / Northeast Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

On the drive from Cincinnati, OH to Symmes, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Montgomery along the way.

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