Origin
Cincinnati, OH
Late night in Cincinnati on Saturday
Local time
2:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
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Trip from Cincinnati, OH to Hicksville, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 49m
Distance
177 mi
285 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$27
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 37m
★
6 AM
3h 50m
8 AM
4h 15m
10 AM
3h 59m
12 PM
3h 56m
3 PM
4h 0m
5 PM
4h 14m
8 PM
3h 42m
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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Hicksville, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Cincinnati, OH to Hicksville, OH covers 177 miles and takes about 3h 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Calhoun Street, Clifton Avenue, Spring Grove Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.47 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
88.5 miles from Cincinnati, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 54m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Cincinnati, OH
Full guide →Cincinnati is Ohio's third largest city and the largest metro region, and lies on the north bank of the Ohio River in Southwest Ohio in the United States of America. Cincinnati is distinct amongst Midwestern cities. Its culture is a mixture of the Northeast, Old South, Midwest, and Appalachia blended with a strong German-Catholic heritage. It was one of the United States' early boomtowns, and the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood is the largest National Historic District in the country. Today, it's part of a fast-growing metro area, and home to a remarkable blend of industry and architecture. Downtown Cincinnati is surrounded by picturesque foothills that add a beautiful backdrop to the Queen City and its legendary skyline – celebrated in the opening credits of television show WKRP in Cincinnati.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 49m. Total distance: 177 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 49m drive with frequent turns across 177 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Calhoun Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Cincinnati, OH to Hicksville, OH is easy. At 3h 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cincinnati, OH to Hicksville, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Calhoun Street | — | — |
| Clifton Avenue | — | — |
| Spring Grove Avenue | — | — |
| Winton Road | — | — |
| SR 126 West | — | — |
| Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway | — | — |
| US 127 | — | — |
| Hamilton Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Calhoun Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati, OH and Hicksville, OH.
1
Start on Ohio Avenue
341 ft
·
21 sec
·
Ohio Avenue
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Calhoun Street
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
Calhoun Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Clifton Avenue
2.6 mi
·
6 min
·
Clifton Avenue
4
Turn left onto Spring Grove Avenue
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Spring Grove Avenue
5
Turn right onto Winton Road
3.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Winton Road
6
Take the ramp left toward SR 126 West: Ronald Reagan Highway
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
SR 126 West: Ronald Reagan Highway
7
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Hamilton Avenue, North College Hill, Mount Healthy
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
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US 127: Hamilton Avenue, North College Hill, Mount Healthy
9
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
10
Continue on Pleasant Avenue
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Pleasant Avenue
11
Continue on Central Avenue
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Central Avenue
12
Continue on South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
13
Continue on North 3rd Street
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 3rd Street
14
Continue on South Riverside Drive
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
South Riverside Drive
15
Continue on Hamilton Eaton Road
6.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Hamilton Eaton Road
16
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
157 ft
·
2 sec
·
the route
17
Exit the roundabout
17 mi
·
25 min
18
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
West Main Street
19
Turn straight onto Eaton Richmond Pike
16 mi
·
19 min
·
Eaton Richmond Pike
20
Take the exit slight right toward US 27: Chester Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 27: Chester Boulevard
21
Keep slight right
443 ft
·
11 sec
22
Merge slight left onto Chester Boulevard
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Chester Boulevard
23
Continue on Chester Blvd
0.7 mi
·
53 sec
·
Chester Blvd
24
Continue on Cross Street
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Cross Street
25
Continue on South Main Street
43 mi
·
49 min
·
South Main Street
26
Continue on South Church Avenue
26 mi
·
29 min
·
South Church Avenue
27
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
28
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Expressway
12 mi
·
13 min
·
Ronald Reagan Expressway
29
Take the exit slight right toward SR 37: Fort Wayne
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
SR 37: Fort Wayne
30
Turn right onto Maysville Road
14 mi
·
21 min
·
Maysville Road
31
Continue straight
2.6 mi
·
4 min
32
Turn right onto South Main Street
131 ft
·
4 sec
·
South Main Street
33
Arrive at your destination
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 88.5 miles from Cincinnati, OH, or about 1h 54m into the drive.
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 39 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.5 miles or 1h 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 8m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hicksville, 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 177 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.5 mi from Cincinnati, OH · 1h 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 88.5 miles from Cincinnati, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hicksville, OH
The final approach into Hicksville, 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 Hicksville, 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
$27.47 one way
$54.94 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $30.49 | $60.97 |
| premium | $4.91 | $34.21 | $68.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $39.08 | $78.16 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$27
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.1 | 0 | $18.59 | $8.50 |
| Efficient EV | 44.3 | 0 | $15.49 | $7.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.8 | 0 | $24.78 | $11.33 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
Hicksville, OH
Late night in Hicksville on Saturday
Local time
2:57 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 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 49m 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 Hicksville, OH covers 177 miles and takes about 3h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Calhoun Street, Clifton Avenue, Spring Grove Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.5 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 $27.47 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.
The drive from Cincinnati, OH to Hicksville, OH is easy. At 3h 49m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Cincinnati, OH to Hicksville, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cincinnati, OH to Hicksville, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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