Origin
Cincinnati, OH
Night in Cincinnati on Tuesday
Local time
11:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Cincinnati, OH to Arlington, OH
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
65.6 mi
106 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 20m
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6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 40m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 30m
3 PM
1h 32m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
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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Arlington, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cincinnati, OH to Arlington, OH covers 65.6 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Mill Creek Expressway, Salem Avenue, US 40 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.5 miles on Mill Creek Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.18 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
32.8 miles from Cincinnati, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 1h 26m highway drive covering 65.6 miles, with most of the trip on Mill Creek Expressway and Salem Avenue. The longest continuous stretch is about 46.5 miles on Mill Creek Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mill Creek Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 46.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mill Creek Expressway and Salem Avenue. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.8 miles in near West Mitchell Avenue.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 2.8 miles (West Mitchell Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (I 75 / Mill Creek Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.8 mi into trip
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~6m in
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West Mitchell Avenue
Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.4 mi into trip
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~8m in
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I 75 / Mill Creek Expressway
Merge onto I 75 / Mill Creek Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
49.9 mi into trip
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~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street
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 53
Toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street
8
61.7 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
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SR 49
Take the exit onto SR 49 toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
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 24
Toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
8
62.1 mi into trip
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~1h 21m in
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SR 49
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 49 toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
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 Arlington, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.
Greenville
61.7 mi in
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~1h 21m
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via SR 49
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Expressway | 46.5 mi | 55m |
| Salem Avenue | 11.4 mi | 16m |
| US 40 | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Vine Street | 2 mi | 4m |
| SR 49 | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Mitchell Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West McMillan Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mill Creek Expressway
— 46.5 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati, OH and Arlington, OH.
1
Start on Ohio Avenue
99 ft
·
6 sec
·
Ohio Avenue
2
Turn right onto West McMillan Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West McMillan Avenue
3
Turn left onto Vine Street
282 ft
·
10 sec
·
Vine Street
4
Continue on Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on Vine Street
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Vine Street
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
West Mitchell Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
8
Merge onto I 75
46 mi
·
55 min
·
Mill Creek Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 53
Toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn left onto West 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
West 2nd Street
11
Continue on West 1st Street
381 ft
·
6 sec
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West 1st Street
12
Continue on Salem Avenue
11 mi
·
16 min
·
Salem Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit onto SR 49
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
SR 49
Exit 24
Toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 49
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 49
Toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto US 40
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
US 40
16
Arrive at destination
US 40
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32.8 miles from Cincinnati, OH, or about 43m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.5 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 65.6 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.8 miles or 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 1h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Arlington, 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 65.6 miles and 1h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Cincinnati, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Mill Creek Expressway for about 46.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.8 mi from Cincinnati, OH · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 65.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.8 miles from Cincinnati, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Arlington, OH
The final approach into Arlington, 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 Arlington, 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
$10.18 one way
$20.36 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $11.30 | $22.60 |
| premium | $4.91 | $12.68 | $25.36 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.48 | $28.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.7 | 0 | $6.89 | $3.15 |
| Efficient EV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.18 | $4.20 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Arlington, OH
Night in Arlington on Tuesday
Local time
11:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 18 to 22 mph
28% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 4:08AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 3:50AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
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
9 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
1h 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 Arlington, OH covers 65.6 miles and takes about 1h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mill Creek Expressway, Salem Avenue, US 40. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.8 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 $10.18 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 65.6 miles you will encounter 10 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 2.8 miles (West Mitchell Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (I 75 / Mill Creek Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Cincinnati, OH to Arlington, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Greenville along the way.
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