Origin
Cincinnati, OH
Morning in Cincinnati on Saturday
Local time
11:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
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Trip from Cincinnati, OH to Russell, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
53.5 mi
86 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
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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Russell, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Cincinnati, OH to Russell, OH covers 53.5 miles and takes about 1h 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 50, Circle Freeway, James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 22.7 miles on US 50. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Starting in Cincinnati, OH
Full guide →Founded 1788
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.
Top landmarks
- • Carew Tower — skyscraper in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
- • Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains — cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati in downtown Cincinnati...
- • Cincinnati Observatory — other organization in Cincinnati, United States
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 18m. Total distance: 53.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 18m highway drive covering 53.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 50 and Circle Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 22.7 miles on US 50.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 50 is the longest continuous segment at about 22.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and Circle Freeway. 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 Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 1.8 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 15 key pointsThese 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 Russell, OH, road signs point toward Ohio, Batavia and Newtown.
Ohio
7.4 mi in
|
~11m
Batavia
19.1 mi in
|
~25m
Newtown
19.4 mi in
|
~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 50 | 22.7 mi | 33m |
| Circle Freeway | 9.5 mi | 10m |
| James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway | 5.8 mi | 7m |
| I 471 | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| SR 132 | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Ronald Reagan Highway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Russell Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Reading Road | 1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 22.7 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati, OH and Russell, 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: Newport
Use 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 1A
Toward I 275 East: Columbus, Ohio
Use 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-B
Toward SR 32: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard, Batavia
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 63A
Toward SR 32 West: Eastgate Boulevard, Newtown
Use the slight left lane.
14
Turn right onto SR 32
5.8 mi
·
7 min
·
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Toward Eastgate Boulevard
Use the right lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Toward SR 132, SR 222: Owensville
Use the right lane.
16
Turn right onto SR 132; SR 222
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Riverside Drive
17
Continue on SR 132
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 132
18
Turn left onto SR 132; SR 276
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
SR 132; SR 276
19
Turn right onto US 50
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
East Main Street
20
Continue on US 50
23 mi
·
33 min
·
US 50
21
Turn left onto C-6
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Russell Road
22
Arrive at destination
C-6
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.8 mi from Cincinnati, OH · 37m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.8 miles from Cincinnati, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Russell, OH
The final approach into Russell, 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
$8.30 one way
$16.61 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.22 | $18.43 |
| premium | $4.91 | $10.34 | $20.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.81 | $23.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.62 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.49 | $3.42 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Russell, OH
Morning in Russell on Saturday
Local time
11:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Batavia, OH
27 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
7 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 18m 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 Russell, OH covers 53.5 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 50, Circle Freeway, James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.8 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 $8.30 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 53.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 1.8 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 Russell, OH, road signs point toward Ohio, Batavia and Newtown.
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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