Origin
Concord, OH
Morning in Concord on Wednesday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Concord, OH to Cincinnati, OH
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
58m
Distance
37.6 mi
61 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 53m
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6 AM
0h 58m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 1m
12 PM
1h 0m
3 PM
1h 2m
5 PM
1h 7m
8 PM
0h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Concord, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Cincinnati, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Concord, OH to Cincinnati, OH covers 37.6 miles and takes about 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway, Circle Freeway, I 471 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.9 miles on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.84 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
18.8 miles from Concord, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from Concord, OH to Cincinnati, OH covers 37.6 miles and takes about 58m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 12.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.3 miles in near SR 133 / State Route 133.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 37.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (SR 133 / State Route 133): Navigation decision point; at 29.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.3 mi into trip
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~9m in
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SR 133 / State Route 133
At end of road, turn left onto SR 133 / State Route 133
Navigation decision point
8
29.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward I 471 North: Newport, Cincinnati
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 74B
Toward I 471 North: Newport, Cincinnati
9
35.8 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Take the exit toward US 42 North: Reading Road, Eden Park Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 2
Toward US 42 North: Reading Road, Eden Park Dri...
8
35.9 mi into trip
|
~53m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 42 North: Reading Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 42 North: Reading Road
6
36.8 mi into trip
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~55m in
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William Howard Taft Road
Turn left onto William Howard Taft Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway | 12.9 mi | 17m |
| Circle Freeway | 10 mi | 11m |
| I 471 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Twin Bridges Road | 2.3 mi | 9m |
| Ronald Reagan Highway | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| State Route 133 | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Main Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Reading Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
— 12.9 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Concord, OH and Cincinnati, OH.
1
Start on Twin Bridges Road
2.3 mi
·
9 min
·
Twin Bridges Road
2
At end of road, turn left onto SR 133
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
State Route 133
3
At end of road, turn left onto SR 133
0.7 mi
·
1 min
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East Main Street
4
Turn right onto North 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
North 4th Street
5
Continue on McKeever Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
McKeever Road
6
Turn left onto SR 32
13 mi
·
17 min
·
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 275 South: Kentucky
8
Merge onto I 275
10.0 mi
·
11 min
·
Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on I 275
1.6 mi
·
1 min
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Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 74B
Toward I 471 North: Newport, Cincinnati
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 471
5.4 mi
·
6 min
·
I 471
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto I 71
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Northeast Expressway
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 2
Toward US 42 North: Reading Road, Eden Park Drive
Use the slight left lane.
14
Keep slight left at fork
520 ft
·
12 sec
Toward US 42 North: Reading Road
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Turn straight onto US 42
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Reading Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto Burnet Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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Burnet Avenue
17
Turn left onto William Howard Taft Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
William Howard Taft Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Continue on Calhoun Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
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Calhoun Street
19
Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
340 ft
·
13 sec
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Ohio Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Ohio Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 18.8 miles from Concord, OH, or about 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 12.9 miles.
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 37.6 miles or 58m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 18.8 miles or 33m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cincinnati, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Concord, 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 Concord, OH
This is one driving day of about 37.6 miles and 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Concord, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway for about 12.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.8 mi from Concord, OH · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Concord, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cincinnati, OH
The final approach into Cincinnati, 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 Cincinnati, 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
$5.84 one way
$11.67 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $6.48 | $12.95 |
| premium | $4.91 | $7.27 | $14.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Cincinnati, OH
Morning in Cincinnati on Wednesday
Local time
6:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
73°F
Florence, KY
19 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
11 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
58m 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 Concord, OH to Cincinnati, OH covers 37.6 miles and takes about 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway, Circle Freeway, I 471. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.8 miles from Concord, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.84 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 is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 37.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.3 miles (SR 133 / State Route 133): Navigation decision point; at 29.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 35.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Concord, OH to Cincinnati, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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