The drive from Cincinnati, OH to Addison, OH covers 154.2 miles and takes about 3h 8m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway, US 35, Circle Freeway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mixed drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.7 miles on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.93 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
77.1 miles from Cincinnati, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 36m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 8m. Total distance: 154.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Cincinnati, OH to Addison, OH covers 154.2 miles and takes about 3h 8m, 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 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 99.7 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 1.8 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 154.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.8 mi into trip|~4m in
Take the ramp toward I 471 South: Newport
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 471 South: Newport
8
7.4 mi into trip|~11m in
Take the exit toward I 275 East: Columbus, Ohio
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 1A
Toward I 275 East: Columbus, Ohio
8
19.1 mi into trip|~25m in
Take the exit toward SR 32: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard, Batavia
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 63A-B
Toward SR 32: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard, Bata...
9
19.4 mi into trip|~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 32 West: Eastgate Boulevard, Newtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 63A
Toward SR 32 West: Eastgate Boulevard, Newtown
7
19.5 mi into trip|~26m in|SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Turn right onto SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway toward Eastgate Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Eastgate Boulevard
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Cincinnati, OH and Addison, OH, road signs point toward Batavia, Newtown and Chillicothe.
Batavia
19.1 mi in|~25m
Newtown
19.4 mi in|~26m
Chillicothe
119.2 mi in|~2h 27m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
99.7 mi
2h 1m
US 35
30.7 mi
35m
Circle Freeway
9.5 mi
10m
I 471
5.3 mi
6m
SR 7
2.8 mi
3m
Ronald Reagan Highway
1.6 mi
1m
Reading Road
1 mi
2m
SR 735
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
— 99.7 mi, about 2h 1m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati, OH and Addison, 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
0.4 mi·1 min·East McMillan Street
Use the straight lane.
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 US 42
1.0 mi·2 min·Reading Road
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward I 471 South: NewportUse the left lane.
8
Merge onto I 471
5.3 mi·6 min·I 471
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 1AToward I 275 East: Columbus, OhioUse the slight left / straight lanes.
10
Merge onto I 275
1.6 mi·1 min·Ronald Reagan Highway
11
Continue on I 275
9.5 mi·10 min·Circle Freeway
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·41 sec
Exit 63A-BToward SR 32: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard, BataviaUse the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Exit 63AToward SR 32 West: Eastgate Boulevard, NewtownUse the slight left lane.
14
Turn right onto SR 32
100 mi·2 hr 1 min·James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Toward Eastgate BoulevardUse the right lane.
15
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward US 35: Gallipolis, Chillicothe
16
Keep slight left at fork
419 ft·15 sec
17
Turn right onto US 35
31 mi·35 min·US 35
18
Keep slight left at fork onto SR 735
1.0 mi·1 min·SR 735
19
Turn left onto SR 7
2.8 mi·3 min·SR 7
20
Arrive at destination
SR 7
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 77.1 miles from Cincinnati, OH, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.7 miles.
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 34 miles or 44m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.1 miles or 1h 36m 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 36m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Addison, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 154.2 miles and 3h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 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.
The longest stretch is on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway for about 99.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.1 mi from Cincinnati, OH
· 1h 36m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Nearly 2000 years ago, Native Americans built dozens of monumental mounds and earthen enclosures in southern Ohio. These earthwork complexes were ceremonial landscapes used for feasts, funerals, ritua...
18 mi from route
~44 min detour
Free
near mile 90.4
Caution: Hopeton Earthworks Closed for Construction Until May 2026
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
46.3
0
$16.19
$7.40
Efficient EV
38.6
0
$13.49
$6.17
EV Truck/SUV
61.7
0
$21.59
$9.87
Gas CO2
54 kg
EV CO2
18 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 15, 2026
Origin
Cincinnati, OH
Late night
in Cincinnati on Friday
Local time
3:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Addison, OH
Late night
in Addison on Friday
Local time
3:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Jasper, OH
77 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
19 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 8m 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 Addison, OH covers 154.2 miles and takes about 3h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway, US 35, Circle Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.1 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 $23.93 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 154.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 19.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Cincinnati, OH and Addison, OH, road signs point toward Batavia, Newtown and Chillicothe.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from
OSRM
over
OpenStreetMap.
Fuel cost uses
EIA
weekly regional averages.
EV charging comes from the
NREL Alternative Fuels
dataset.
National park proximity is from the
NPS API.
Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the
methodology page.
