Origin
Lincoln Heights, OH
Morning in Lincoln Heights on Friday
Local time
11:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lincoln Heights, OH to Cincinnati, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
9.7 mi
16 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 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lincoln Heights, OH
Anton Ivanov
Cincinnati, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This short 9.7-mile drive from Lincoln Heights, OH to Cincinnati, OH takes approximately 18 minutes, making it a perfect option for a single-day trip within the Midwest region. You'll navigate primarily via the Mill Creek Expressway, Vine Street, and Jefferson Avenue. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, this route is an economical choice for getting around the area. Its short duration and straightforward path mean you won't need an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 9.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive with a significant portion on highways, as 58% of this route utilizes major expressways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.7 miles along the Mill Creek Expressway, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. As you transition from the expressway to Vine Street and Jefferson Avenue, the character of the drive will shift, likely involving more local traffic and intersections. This blend of fast-paced highway travel and more urban road segments defines the personality of this short journey.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 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 5.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Schumard Avenue.
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 9.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (Schumard Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Schumard Avenue
Turn left onto Schumard Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
6.4 mi into trip
|
~10m 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
6.6 mi into trip
|
~10m 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...
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
West Mitchell Avenue
Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Ohio Avenue
Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Lincoln Heights, OH and Cincinnati, OH, road signs point toward Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Zoo.
Saint Bernard
6.4 mi in
|
~10m
Xavier University
6.6 mi in
|
~10m
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
6.6 mi in
|
~10m
Zoo
6.6 mi in
|
~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Mill Creek Expressway | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| Vine Street | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| Jefferson Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| West Mitchell Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Calhoun Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Schumard Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Magee Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Shepherd Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Mill Creek Expressway
— 5.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lincoln Heights, OH and Cincinnati, OH.
1
Start on Magee Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Magee Avenue
2
Turn left onto Schumard Avenue
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Schumard Avenue
3
Turn right onto Mangham Drive
187 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mangham Drive
4
Turn left onto Shepherd Lane
479 ft
·
16 sec
·
Shepherd Lane
5
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 75 South
6
Merge onto I 75
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Mill Creek Expressway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 6
Toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
248 ft
·
13 sec
Toward Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Zoo
9
Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
West Mitchell Avenue
10
Turn slight right
195 ft
·
8 sec
11
Turn slight right onto Vine Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Vine Street
12
Continue on Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
13
Turn slight right
339 ft
·
8 sec
14
Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Calhoun Street
15
Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
340 ft
·
13 sec
·
Ohio Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Ohio Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.51 one way
$3.01 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.67 | $3.34 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.87 | $3.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.36 | $0.62 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Cincinnati, OH
Morning in Cincinnati on Friday
Local time
11:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
8 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
18m 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 Lincoln Heights, OH to Cincinnati, OH covers 9.7 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mill Creek Expressway, Vine Street, Jefferson Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.9 miles from Lincoln Heights, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.51 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 9.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.1 miles (Schumard Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Lincoln Heights, OH and Cincinnati, OH, road signs point toward Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Zoo.
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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