Origin
Cincinnati, OH
Late night in Cincinnati on Saturday
Local time
3:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cincinnati, OH to Hillsboro, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 25m
Distance
58.9 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
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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Hillsboro, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Cincinnati, OH to Hillsboro, OH covers 58.9 miles and takes about 1h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West McMillan Avenue, East McMillan Street, Maplewood Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 1h 25m. Total distance: 58.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 25m drive with frequent turns across 58.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West McMillan Avenue 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 Hillsboro, OH is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Hillsboro, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West McMillan Avenue | — | — |
| East McMillan Street | — | — |
| Maplewood Avenue | — | — |
| Kinsey Avenue | — | — |
| Reading Road | — | — |
| I 471 South | — | — |
| I 275 East | — | — |
| Ronald Reagan Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
West McMillan Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati, OH and Hillsboro, OH.
1
Start on Ohio Avenue
98 ft
·
6 sec
·
Ohio Avenue
2
Turn right onto West McMillan Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West McMillan Avenue
3
Continue on East McMillan Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East McMillan Street
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 Reading Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Reading Road
7
Take the ramp left toward I 471 South: Newport
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
I 471 South: Newport
8
Merge slight left
5.3 mi
·
6 min
9
Take the exit slight left toward I 275 East: Columbus, Ohio
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 275 East: Columbus, Ohio
10
Merge slight right onto Ronald Reagan Highway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
11
Continue on Circle Freeway
9.5 mi
·
10 min
·
Circle Freeway
12
Take the exit slight right toward SR 32: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard, Batavia
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
SR 32: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard, Batavia
13
Keep slight left to continue on SR 32 West: Eastgate Boulevard, Newtown
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
SR 32 West: Eastgate Boulevard, Newtown
14
Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
15
Take the exit slight right toward SR 132, SR 222: Owensville
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
SR 132, SR 222: Owensville
16
Turn right onto North Riverside Drive
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
North Riverside Drive
17
Exit the roundabout
3.3 mi
·
5 min
18
Turn left
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
19
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
East Main Street
20
Continue on US 50
29 mi
·
43 min
·
US 50
21
Turn left onto North High Street
26 ft
·
North High Street
22
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.4 mi from Cincinnati, OH · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Cincinnati, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hillsboro, OH
The final approach into Hillsboro, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.14 one way
$18.28 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $10.15 | $20.29 |
| premium | $4.91 | $11.38 | $22.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.00 | $26.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.18 | $2.83 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.6 | 0 | $8.25 | $3.77 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Hillsboro, OH
Late night in Hillsboro on Saturday
Local time
3:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Batavia, OH
29 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
6 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
1h 25m 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 Hillsboro, OH covers 58.9 miles and takes about 1h 25m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West McMillan Avenue, East McMillan Street, Maplewood Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.4 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 $9.14 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.
The drive from Cincinnati, OH to Hillsboro, OH is easy. At 1h 25m 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 Hillsboro, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cincinnati, OH to Hillsboro, 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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