Origin
Cincinnati, OH
Night in Cincinnati on Thursday
Local time
10:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cincinnati, OH to Windsor, OH
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
55m
Distance
31.8 mi
51 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
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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Windsor, OH
ALENA MARUK
Trip Overview
The drive from Cincinnati, OH to Windsor, OH covers 31.8 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on SR 28, Northeast Expressway, Indian Hill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.2 miles on SR 28. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.94 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 31.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 55m highway drive covering 31.8 miles, with most of the trip on SR 28 and Northeast Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.2 miles on SR 28.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 28 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 28 and Northeast Expressway. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
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 31.8 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: at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.3 miles (Medpace Way): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese 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.
8
7.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward Red Bank Road, Fairfax
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 9
Toward Red Bank Road, Fairfax
5
8.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Medpace Way
Turn left onto Medpace Way
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
8.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Madison Road
Turn left onto Madison Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
30.9 mi into trip
|
~53m in
|
CR 24 / Morrow-Woodville Road
Turn sharp left onto CR 24 / Morrow-Woodville Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
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 Windsor, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Fairfax along the way.
Fairfax
7.5 mi in
|
~11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 28 | 14.2 mi | 22m |
| Northeast Expressway | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Indian Hill Road | 4.2 mi | 9m |
| Main Street | 2 mi | 3m |
| Madison Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Morrow-Woodville Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| East McMillan Street | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| Red Bank Expressway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 28
— 14.2 mi, about 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati, OH and Windsor, 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
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Northeast Expressway
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Exit 9
Toward Red Bank Road, Fairfax
Use the slight right lane.
7
Continue on Red Bank Expressway
0.6 mi
·
45 sec
·
Red Bank Expressway
8
Turn left onto Medpace Way
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Medpace Way
Use the left lane.
9
Turn left onto Madison Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Madison Road
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right
318 ft
·
14 sec
11
Turn slight right onto Plainville Road
486 ft
·
17 sec
·
Plainville Road
12
Turn left onto Indian Hill Road
4.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Indian Hill Road
13
Turn slight left onto US 50
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Wooster Pike
14
Continue on US 50
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Water Street
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto US 50
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Street
16
Continue on SR 28
14 mi
·
22 min
·
SR 28
Use the left lane.
17
Turn sharp left onto CR 24
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Morrow-Woodville Road
18
Arrive at destination
CR 24
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.9 mi from Cincinnati, OH · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.9 miles from Cincinnati, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Windsor, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Windsor, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.94 one way
$9.87 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.48 | $10.95 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.15 | $12.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.02 | $14.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.34 | $1.53 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.78 | $1.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.45 | $2.04 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Windsor, OH
Night in Windsor on Thursday
Local time
10:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Milford, OH
16 mi in
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
4 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
55m 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 Windsor, OH covers 31.8 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 28, Northeast Expressway, Indian Hill 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 15.9 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 $4.94 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 31.8 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: at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.3 miles (Medpace Way): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Cincinnati, OH to Windsor, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Fairfax along the way.
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