Origin
Prospect Hill, OH
Morning in Prospect Hill on Friday
Local time
10:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Prospect Hill, OH to Blue Ash, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
14.1 mi
23 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good 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 26m
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.
Prospect Hill, OH
Robert So
Blue Ash, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Prospect Hill, OH to Blue Ash, OH covers 14.1 miles and takes about 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northeast Expressway, Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway, Kenwood Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.3 miles on Northeast Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 22m. Total distance: 14.1 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 (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 22m highway drive covering 14.1 miles, with most of the trip on Northeast Expressway and Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.3 miles on Northeast Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Northeast Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 11.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Northeast Expressway and Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 14.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn left toward US 42 North: Reading Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 42 North: Reading Road
7
12.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 14
Toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway
9
12.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward SR 126 West: Ronald Reagan Highway, Blue Ash
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 126 West: Ronald Reagan Highway, Blue...
8
13.5 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward Blue Ash Road, Kenwood Road
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 32A
Toward Blue Ash Road, Kenwood Road
6
13.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Expressway | 11.3 mi | 15m |
| Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Kenwood Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Reading Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Highland Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Dorchester Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ringgold Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Cooper Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Northeast Expressway
— 11.3 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prospect Hill, OH and Blue Ash, OH.
1
Start on Young Street
85 ft
·
8 sec
·
Young Street
2
Turn left onto Ringgold Street
0.1 mi
·
39 sec
·
Ringgold Street
3
Turn left onto Highland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Highland Avenue
4
Turn right onto Dorchester Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Dorchester Avenue
5
Turn sharp right onto US 42
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Reading Road
6
Turn left
128 ft
·
4 sec
Toward US 42 North: Reading Road
Use the left lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 71 North: Columbus
8
Merge onto I 71
11 mi
·
15 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 14
Toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
363 ft
·
14 sec
Toward SR 126 West: Ronald Reagan Highway, Blue Ash
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
At end of road, turn left
247 ft
·
8 sec
12
Continue on SR 126
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Exit 32A
Toward Blue Ash Road, Kenwood Road
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right
432 ft
·
25 sec
Use the right lane.
15
Turn left onto Kenwood Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Kenwood Road
16
Turn left onto Cooper Road
430 ft
·
14 sec
·
Cooper Road
17
Arrive at destination
Cooper Road
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.19 one way
$4.38 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $2.43 | $4.86 |
| premium | $4.91 | $2.73 | $5.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.11 | $6.23 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 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 | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
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
Blue Ash, OH
Morning in Blue Ash on Friday
Local time
10:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°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
14 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
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 Prospect Hill, OH to Blue Ash, OH covers 14.1 miles and takes about 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Northeast Expressway, Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway, Kenwood 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 7 miles from Prospect Hill, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.19 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 14 decision points packed into just 14.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 22m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Prospect Hill, OH to Blue Ash, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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