Origin
Cincinnati, OH
Late night in Cincinnati on Saturday
Local time
1:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Cincinnati, OH to West Alexandria, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 20m
Distance
46.6 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 14m
★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m
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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West Alexandria, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Cincinnati, OH to West Alexandria, OH covers 46.6 miles and takes about 1h 20m 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 $7.23 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 20m. Total distance: 46.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 20m 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 20m drive with frequent turns across 46.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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 West Alexandria, OH is easy. At 1h 20m 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 West Alexandria, 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 West Alexandria, 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
·
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
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamilton Eaton Road
16
Turn slight right onto West Elkton Gifford Road
12 mi
·
20 min
·
West Elkton Gifford Road
17
Continue on South Adda Doty Street
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Adda Doty Street
18
Continue on Ada Doty Street
7.0 mi
·
12 min
·
Ada Doty Street
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.3 mi from Cincinnati, OH · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Cincinnati, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Alexandria, OH
The final approach into West Alexandria, 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
$7.23 one way
$14.46 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $8.03 | $16.05 |
| premium | $4.91 | $9.01 | $18.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.29 | $20.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.89 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.52 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
West Alexandria, OH
Late night in West Alexandria on Saturday
Local time
1:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Hamilton, OH
23 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 20m 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 West Alexandria, OH covers 46.6 miles and takes about 1h 20m 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 23.3 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 $7.23 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 West Alexandria, OH is easy. At 1h 20m 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 West Alexandria, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Cincinnati, OH to West Alexandria, 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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