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Trip from Range, 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

1h 16m

Distance

77.4 mi

125 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 11m ★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m

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

Downtown Range, OH, OH

Range, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

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

Cincinnati, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Range, OH to Cincinnati, OH covers 77.4 miles and takes about 1h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Main Street, State Route 38, I 71 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $12.01 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 1h 16m. Total distance: 77.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 16m drive with frequent turns across 77.4 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Range, OH to Cincinnati, OH is easy. At 1h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Range, OH to Cincinnati, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Main Street
State Route 38
I 71 South
Taft Road
William Howard Taft Road
Calhoun Street
Ohio Avenue

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Main Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Federal Street

2.8 mi · 4 min · Federal Street
2

Turn left onto Main Street

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Main Street
3

Continue on State Route 38

2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 38
4

Take the ramp right toward I 71 South: Cincinnati

0.3 mi · 39 sec · I 71 South: Cincinnati
5

Merge slight left

71 mi · 1 hr 19 min
6

Take the exit slight right toward Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive
7

Keep slight left to continue on Taft Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Taft Road
8

Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · William Howard Taft Road
9

Continue on Calhoun Street

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Calhoun Street
10

Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

341 ft · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue
11

Arrive at your destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38.7 mi from Range, OH · 38m into the drive

city in Warren County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Franklin, OH

39 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Jamestown, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Franklin, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38.7 miles from Range, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cincinnati, OH

The final approach into Cincinnati, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.01 one way

$24.02 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $13.33 $26.66
premium $4.91 $14.96 $29.92
diesel $5.61 $17.09 $34.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$12

Estimated CO2 emission: 27.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 23.2 0 $8.13 $3.72
Efficient EV 19.4 0 $6.77 $3.10
EV Truck/SUV 31 0 $10.84 $4.95

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Range, OH

Late night in Range on Saturday

Local time

5:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cincinnati, OH

Late night in Cincinnati on Saturday

Local time

5:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Franklin, OH

39 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

15 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

1h 16m 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 Range, OH to Cincinnati, OH covers 77.4 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Main Street, State Route 38, I 71 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 38.7 miles from Range, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.01 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.

The drive from Range, OH to Cincinnati, OH is easy. At 1h 16m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Range, OH to Cincinnati, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Range, OH to Cincinnati, 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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