Origin
Ross, OH
Afternoon in Ross on Saturday
Local time
1:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ross, OH to Monroe, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
34m
Distance
21 mi
34 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 31m
★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 35m
3 PM
0h 36m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 32m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ross, OH
Wolrider YURTSEVEN
Trip Overview
The drive from Ross, OH to Monroe, OH covers 21 miles and takes about 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton Middletown Road, Hamilton Lebanon Road East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.8 miles on Hamilton Cleves Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.26 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 34m. Total distance: 21 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
34m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 34m drive with frequent turns across 21 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hamilton Cleves Road is the longest continuous segment at about 6.8 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 126; SR 128 / Hamilton Cleves 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 21 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: near the start (SR 126; SR 128 / Hamilton Cleves Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (SR 128 / Pershing Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (US 127 / South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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SR 126; SR 128 / Hamilton Cleves Road
Turn right onto SR 126; SR 128 / Hamilton Cleves Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
7.9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
SR 128 / Pershing Avenue
Turn right onto SR 128 / Pershing Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight lanes.
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 127 / South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto US 127 / South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
SR 129; SR 177 / High Street
Turn right onto SR 129; SR 177 / High Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
9.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
SR 4 / North Erie Boulevard
Turn left onto SR 4 / North Erie Boulevard
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 Ross, OH to Monroe, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Lebanon along the way.
Lebanon
17.2 mi in
|
~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Cleves Road | 6.8 mi | 12m |
| Hamilton Middletown Road | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Hamilton Lebanon Road East | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Pyramid Hill Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Pershing Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Erie Boulevard | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Fairgrove Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| High Street | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hamilton Cleves Road
— 6.8 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ross, OH and Monroe, OH.
1
Start on Cincinnati Brookville Road
21 ft
·
3 sec
·
Cincinnati Brookville Road
2
Turn right onto SR 126; SR 128
6.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Hamilton Cleves Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on SR 128
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pyramid Hill Boulevard
4
Turn slight right
183 ft
·
8 sec
Toward SR 128 North: Columbia Bridge
Use the right lane.
5
Turn right onto SR 128
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Pershing Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
6
At end of road, turn left onto US 127
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Use the left lane.
7
Turn right onto SR 129; SR 177
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
High Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto SR 4
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Erie Boulevard
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on SR 4
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Fairgrove Avenue
10
Continue on SR 4
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Hamilton Middletown Road
Use the left lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon
12
Continue on SR 63
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn sharp right onto South Main Street
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
14
Turn left onto Lebanon Street
149 ft
·
5 sec
·
Lebanon Street
15
Arrive at destination
Lebanon Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.26 one way
$6.52 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.64 | $9.27 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.84 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Monroe, OH
Afternoon in Monroe on Saturday
Local time
1:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
24 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
34m 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 Ross, OH to Monroe, OH covers 21 miles and takes about 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hamilton Cleves Road, Hamilton Middletown Road, Hamilton Lebanon Road East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.5 miles from Ross, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.26 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 21 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: near the start (SR 126; SR 128 / Hamilton Cleves Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.9 miles (SR 128 / Pershing Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles (US 127 / South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Ross, OH to Monroe, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Lebanon along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park.
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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