Origin
Glendale, OH
Late night in Glendale on Friday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glendale, OH to Cincinnati, OH
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
22m
Distance
13 mi
21 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 21m
★
6 AM
0h 23m
8 AM
0h 27m
10 AM
0h 24m
12 PM
0h 24m
3 PM
0h 24m
5 PM
0h 26m
8 PM
0h 21m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glendale, OH
Darya Sannikova
Cincinnati, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This quick 13.2-mile drive from Glendale to Cincinnati, Ohio, is easily manageable in just 23 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, you won't need to worry about overnight stays. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Willow Avenue and East Sharon Road before merging onto I-75 South, with no highway driving involved. Budgeting around $2 for fuel makes this an economical option for getting between these two Midwest locations. Expect a route with frequent turns, making it a more engaging local journey than a straight shot.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 13 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive on this route. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating city streets and local thoroughfares for the entire 13.2 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not specified, suggesting a need to stay alert for frequent changes in direction. This drive will feel like an exploration of local neighborhoods rather than a high-speed transit. You’ll experience a more intimate connection with the landscape as you make your way through the area.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mill Creek Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Mill Creek Expressway and Vine Street. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Sharon Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 13 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.2 miles (East Sharon Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (I 75 / Mill Creek Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Sharon Road
At end of road, turn right onto East Sharon Road
Navigation decision point
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
I 75 / Mill Creek Expressway
Merge onto I 75 / Mill Creek Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
9.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6
Toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard
7
9.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Zoo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Vetera...
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Glendale, OH and Cincinnati, OH, road signs point toward Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Zoo.
Saint Bernard
9.7 mi in
|
~14m
Xavier University
9.9 mi in
|
~14m
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
9.9 mi in
|
~14m
Zoo
9.9 mi in
|
~14m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Expressway | 8 mi | 10m |
| Vine Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| East Sharon Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Mitchell Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Calhoun Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Willow Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Ohio Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mill Creek Expressway
— 8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glendale, OH and Cincinnati, OH.
1
Start on Greenville Avenue
112 ft
·
4 sec
·
Greenville Avenue
2
Continue on Willow Avenue
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Willow Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto East Sharon Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Sharon Road
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto I 75
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Mill Creek Expressway
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 6
Toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
248 ft
·
13 sec
Toward Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Zoo
8
Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Mitchell Avenue
9
Turn slight right
195 ft
·
8 sec
10
Turn slight right onto Vine Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Vine Street
11
Continue on Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
12
Turn slight right
339 ft
·
8 sec
13
Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Calhoun Street
14
Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
340 ft
·
13 sec
·
Ohio Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Ohio Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.02 one way
$4.04 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.24 | $4.48 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Cincinnati on Friday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 12 mph
51% chance
Live forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
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
4 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
22m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Glendale, OH to Cincinnati, OH covers 13 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mill Creek Expressway, Vine Street, East Sharon Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.5 miles from Glendale, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.02 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 13 miles you will encounter 7 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 0.2 miles (East Sharon Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.7 miles (I 75 / Mill Creek Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Glendale, OH and Cincinnati, OH, road signs point toward Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Zoo.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Cincinnati, OH
More from Glendale, OH
More trips to Cincinnati, OH
Explore more options from Glendale, OH or browse trips ending in Cincinnati, OH.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse OH road trips.