Origin
Mount Healthy Heights, OH
Afternoon in Mount Healthy Heights on Friday
Local time
1:02 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mount Healthy 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
26m
Distance
12.7 mi
21 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 32m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 29m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Healthy Heights, OH
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Cincinnati, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Mount Healthy Heights to Cincinnati, you are in for a quick 12.9-mile journey across the Midwest. Expect the drive to take about 33 minutes depending on traffic conditions. This route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, as it is short enough to handle in one go without needing an overnight stay. You will only need to budget about $2 for fuel, making it a very economical excursion. Because the distance is so manageable, you have the flexibility to plan your departure whenever it suits your schedule best. It is a straightforward trip that connects two points within Ohio, keeping you firmly planted in the Midwest region throughout the entire drive.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 12.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you off the highways entirely. You will navigate through local thoroughfares, specifically utilizing Gloria Avenue, Struble Road, and Hamilton Avenue to reach your destination. Since the highway share for this trip is zero percent, do not expect long, open stretches; in fact, the longest uninterrupted segment is zero miles on Gloria Avenue. The personality of this drive is defined by consistent local maneuvering rather than high-speed cruising. You will stay on surface streets for the duration of the 33-minute commute, requiring your full attention as you navigate the turns between these two Ohio communities.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Winton Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near Struble Road.
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 12.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.6 miles (Struble Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 127 / Hamilton Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Struble Road
At end of road, turn left onto Struble Road
Navigation decision point
5
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 127 / Hamilton Avenue
Turn right onto US 127 / Hamilton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway
7
5.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Winton Road South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 24A
Toward Winton Road South
6
12.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
West McMillan Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto West McMillan Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Mount Healthy Heights, OH to Cincinnati, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Winton Road South along the way.
Winton Road South
5.4 mi in
|
~10m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Winton Road | 3.7 mi | 7m |
| Hamilton Avenue | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Clifton Avenue | 2.7 mi | 6m |
| Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Struble Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Gloria Avenue | 0.5 mi | 2m |
| West McMillan Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Spring Grove Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Winton Road
— 3.7 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Healthy Heights, OH and Cincinnati, OH.
1
Start on Sunliner Court
508 ft
·
27 sec
·
Sunliner Court
2
Turn left onto Gloria Avenue
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Gloria Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto Struble Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Struble Road
4
Turn right onto US 127
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto SR 126
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Exit 24A
Toward Winton Road South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Turn slight right onto Winton Road
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Winton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn left onto I 75 Alt
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Spring Grove Avenue
10
Turn right onto Clifton Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Clifton Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on Clifton Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Clifton Avenue
12
At end of road, turn left onto West McMillan Avenue
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
West McMillan Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Ohio Avenue
99 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ohio Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Ohio Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.97 one way
$3.94 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.19 | $4.38 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.45 | $4.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.80 | $5.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
| Efficient EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.78 | $0.81 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Afternoon in Cincinnati on Friday
Local time
1:02 PM
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
18 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
26m 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 Mount Healthy Heights, OH to Cincinnati, OH covers 12.7 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Winton Road, Hamilton Avenue, Clifton Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6.4 miles from Mount Healthy Heights, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.97 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 12.7 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.6 miles (Struble Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles (US 127 / Hamilton Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Mount Healthy Heights, OH to Cincinnati, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Winton Road South along the way.
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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