Origin
Lemon, OH
Late night in Lemon on Friday
Local time
2:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lemon, OH to Ross, OH
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
38m
Distance
24 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lemon, OH
Valeria Boltneva
Ross, OH
Wolrider YURTSEVEN
Trip Overview
The drive from Lemon, OH to Ross, OH covers 24 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton Middletown Road, Hamilton Lebanon Road East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.8 miles on Hamilton Cleves Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 38m. Total distance: 24 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 38m drive with frequent turns across 24 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hamilton Cleves Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Cincinnati-Dayton Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 24 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cincinnati-Dayton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (SR 63 / Hamilton Lebanon Road East): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Cincinnati-Dayton Road
Turn left onto Cincinnati-Dayton Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
SR 63 / Hamilton Lebanon Road East
Turn right onto SR 63 / Hamilton Lebanon Road East
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
6.5 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 4 North: Middletown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward SR 4 North: Middletown
6
14.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
SR 128; SR 129; SR 177 / High Street
Turn right onto SR 128; SR 129; SR 177 / High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
15 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 127 / South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Turn left onto US 127 / South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Cleves Road | 6.8 mi | 12m |
| Hamilton Middletown Road | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Hamilton Lebanon Road East | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Cincinnati-Dayton Road | 2.3 mi | 4m |
| Pyramid Hill Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| North Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Pershing Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Erie Boulevard | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hamilton Cleves Road
— 6.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lemon, OH and Ross, OH.
1
Start on Lefferson Road
158 ft
·
13 sec
·
Lefferson Road
2
Turn left onto Cincinnati-Dayton Road
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Cincinnati-Dayton Road
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on North Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
4
Turn right onto SR 63
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
Use the right lane.
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward SR 4 North: Middletown
6
Keep slight left at fork
262 ft
·
7 sec
7
Turn left onto SR 4
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Hamilton Middletown Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on SR 4
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Fairgrove Avenue
9
Continue on SR 4
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Erie Boulevard
10
Turn right onto SR 128; SR 129; SR 177
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
High Street
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto US 127
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
·
South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto SR 128
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pershing Avenue
13
Turn left onto SR 128
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Pyramid Hill Boulevard
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on SR 128
6.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Hamilton Cleves Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto Cincinnati Brookville Road
21 ft
·
0 sec
·
Cincinnati Brookville Road
Use the left lane.
16
Arrive at destination
Cincinnati Brookville Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.72 one way
$7.45 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.13 | $8.27 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.64 | $9.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Ross, OH
Late night in Ross on Friday
Local time
2:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
24 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
38m 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 Lemon, OH to Ross, OH covers 24 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton Middletown Road, Hamilton Lebanon Road East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12 miles from Lemon, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.72 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 short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 24 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 38m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Cincinnati-Dayton Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles (SR 63 / Hamilton Lebanon Road East): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Lemon, OH to Ross, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument.
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