Drive Time
4h 4m
Distance
191.3 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
The drive from Cincinnati, OH to Willard, OH covers 191.3 miles and takes about 4h 4m 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, Northeast Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
95.6 miles from Cincinnati, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 2m into the drive .
Expect a 4h 4m drive with frequent turns across 191.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West McMillan Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East McMillan Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 123 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Middleboro Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wilmington Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 71 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Innerbelt | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati, OH and Willard, OH.
Start on Ohio Avenue
Turn right onto West McMillan Avenue
Continue on East McMillan Street
Take the ramp left
Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
Turn right
Turn left
Turn left onto Middleboro Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road
Take the ramp right toward I 71 North: Columbus
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling
Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt
Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
Keep slight left
Take the exit slight right toward SR 61: Mount Gilead, Galion
Turn left onto State Route 61
Continue on Sunbury State Road
Continue on State Route 61
Continue on South Main Street
Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
Continue on State Route 61
At the end of the road, turn right
Continue on State Route 598
At the end of the road, turn left onto North St
Turn left
Continue on Conwell Avenue
Turn left onto East Tiffin Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 80 miles or 1h 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 95.6 miles or 2h 2m 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 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Willard, OH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Cincinnati, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 191.3 miles and 4h 4m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 95.6 mi from Cincinnati, OH · 2h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 95.6 miles from Cincinnati, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Willard, 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 Willard, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$27.90 one way
$55.81 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $31.95 | $63.90 |
| premium | $4.79 | $36.08 | $72.15 |
| diesel | $4.30 | $32.42 | $64.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 66.9 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.4 | 0 | $20.09 | $9.18 |
| Efficient EV | 47.8 | 0 | $16.74 | $7.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.5 | 0 | $26.78 | $12.24 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Cincinnati on Saturday
Local time
8:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Willard on Saturday
Local time
8:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
75°F
Columbus, OH
96 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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