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Trip from Mayfield, OH to Cincinnati, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

45m

Distance

32.3 mi

52 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 11 min
4 AM
0h 42m ★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Mayfield, OH, OH

Mayfield, OH

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city in Ohio, United States; county seat of Hamilton County

Cincinnati, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Mayfield, OH to Cincinnati, OH covers 32.3 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 75, Roosevelt Boulevard, Vine Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.5 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.01 one way before food or hotel costs.

About the Cities

Arriving in Cincinnati, OH

Full guide →

Founded 1788

Cincinnati is Ohio's third largest city and the largest metro region, and lies on the north bank of the Ohio River in Southwest Ohio in the United States of America. Cincinnati is distinct amongst Midwestern cities. Its culture is a mixture of the Northeast, Old South, Midwest, and Appalachia blended with a strong German-Catholic heritage. It was one of the United States' early boomtowns, and the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood is the largest National Historic District in the country. Today, it's part of a fast-growing metro area, and home to a remarkable blend of industry and architecture. Downtown Cincinnati is surrounded by picturesque foothills that add a beautiful backdrop to the Queen City and its legendary skyline – celebrated in the opening credits of television show WKRP in Cincinnati.

Top landmarks

  • Carew Tower — skyscraper in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
  • Cathedral Basilica of St. Peter in Chains — cathedral of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cincinnati in downtown Cincinnati...
  • Cincinnati Observatory — other organization in Cincinnati, United States

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 32.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

45m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 45m highway drive covering 32.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and Roosevelt Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.5 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Roosevelt Boulevard. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Kensington Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 32.3 miles you will encounter 8 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 (Kensington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SR 122 / Roosevelt Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Kensington Street

At end of road, turn right onto Kensington Street

Navigation decision point

6
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 122 / Roosevelt Boulevard

Turn right onto SR 122 / Roosevelt Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
3 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward I 75 South: Cincinnati

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
8
29 mi into trip | ~37m 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
29.1 mi into trip | ~38m 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 Mayfield, OH and Cincinnati, OH, road signs point toward Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Zoo.

Saint Bernard

29 mi in | ~37m

Xavier University

29.1 mi in | ~38m

Veterans Affairs Medical Center

29.1 mi in | ~38m

Zoo

29.1 mi in | ~38m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 25.5 mi 30m
Roosevelt Boulevard 2.6 mi 4m
Vine Street 1.9 mi 4m
Jefferson Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
West Mitchell Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Sheffield Street 0.2 mi <1m
Kensington Street 0.2 mi <1m
Calhoun Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 25.5 mi, about 30m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mayfield, OH and Cincinnati, OH.

1

Start on Sheffield Street

0.2 mi · 54 sec · Sheffield Street
2

At end of road, turn right onto Kensington Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Kensington Street
3

Continue on Kensington Street

207 ft · 13 sec · Kensington Street
4

Turn right onto SR 122

2.6 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati Use the right lane.
6

Merge onto I 75

25 mi · 30 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.1 mi from Mayfield, OH · 22m into the drive

Downtown Lincoln Heights, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lincoln Heights, OH

16 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.

Popular next leg

Lincoln Heights, OH to Cincinnati, OH

9.7 mi · 18m

Pacing Suggestions

Newport, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sharonville, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.1 miles from Mayfield, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cincinnati, OH

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cincinnati, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.01 one way

$10.03 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $5.56 $11.13
premium $4.91 $6.24 $12.49
diesel $5.61 $7.13 $14.26

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 9.7 0 $3.39 $1.55
Efficient EV 8.1 0 $2.83 $1.29
EV Truck/SUV 12.9 0 $4.52 $2.07

Gas CO2

11 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (64% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026

Origin

Mayfield, OH

Morning in Mayfield on Saturday

Local time

8:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cincinnati, OH

Morning in Cincinnati on Saturday

Local time

8:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 8 mph 14% chance Live forecast

77°F

Lincoln Heights, OH

16 mi in

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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

45m 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 Mayfield, OH to Cincinnati, OH covers 32.3 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 75, Roosevelt Boulevard, Vine Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 16.1 miles from Mayfield, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.01 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 32.3 miles you will encounter 8 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 (Kensington Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SR 122 / Roosevelt Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Between Mayfield, OH and Cincinnati, OH, road signs point toward Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Zoo.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument.

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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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