Origin
Ross, OH
Morning in Ross on Saturday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Ross, OH to Upper Arlington, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 24m
Distance
114.9 mi
185 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 14m
★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ross, OH
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Upper Arlington, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ross, OH to Upper Arlington, OH covers 114.9 miles and takes about 2h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 70, I 675, I 75 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.2 miles on I 70. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.83 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
57.4 miles from Ross, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 24m. Total distance: 114.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 2h 24m highway drive covering 114.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 70 and I 675. The longest continuous stretch is about 46.2 miles on I 70.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 70 is the longest continuous segment at about 46.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and I 675. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9 miles in near SR 129; SR 177 / High Street.
Driving Effort
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 114.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9 miles (SR 129; SR 177 / High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (SR 4 / North Erie Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
9 mi into trip
|
~16m in
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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.
7
35.8 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward I 675 North: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43
Toward I 675 North: Columbus
6
61.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 26A
Toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
7
108.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 12m in
Take the exit toward Hilliard-Rome Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 91
Toward Hilliard-Rome Road
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 Upper Arlington, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Lebanon along the way.
Lebanon
17.2 mi in
|
~26m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 70 | 46.2 mi | 49m |
| I 675 | 24.7 mi | 28m |
| I 75 | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| Hamilton Cleves Road | 6.8 mi | 12m |
| Hamilton Middletown Road | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Hamilton Lebanon Road East | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Trabue Road | 3.7 mi | 6m |
| Pyramid Hill Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 46.2 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ross, OH and Upper Arlington, 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
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn straight onto SR 63
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
SR 63
14
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
Use the left lane.
15
Merge onto I 75
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 75
16
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 43
Toward I 675 North: Columbus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 675
16 mi
·
18 min
·
I 675
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 675
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
I 675
19
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 26A
Toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
20
Merge onto I 70; SR 4
1.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70; SR 4
21
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
44 mi
·
47 min
·
I 70
22
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 91
Toward Hilliard-Rome Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Turn left onto Hilliard-Rome Road
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Hilliard-Rome Road
Use the straight lane.
24
Turn right onto Renner Road
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
Renner Road
Use the right lane.
25
Continue on Trabue Road
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Trabue Road
Use the straight lane.
26
Turn right onto US 33
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Riverside Drive
27
Turn left onto Waltham Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Waltham Road
Use the left lane.
28
Turn right onto Cambridge Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Cambridge Boulevard
29
Arrive at destination
Cambridge Boulevard
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.4 miles from Ross, OH, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 25 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.4 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Upper Arlington, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Ross, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ross, OH
This is one driving day of about 114.9 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Ross, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 46.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.4 mi from Ross, OH · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
57 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 57.4 miles from Ross, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Upper Arlington, OH
The final approach into Upper Arlington, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Upper Arlington, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.83 one way
$35.66 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
40 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $19.79 | $39.58 |
| premium | $4.91 | $22.21 | $44.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $25.37 | $50.74 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 40.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 34.5 | 0 | $12.06 | $5.52 |
| Efficient EV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.05 | $4.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 46 | 0 | $16.09 | $7.35 |
Gas CO2
40 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (68% 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
Upper Arlington, OH
Morning in Upper Arlington on Saturday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
10 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
2h 24m 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 Upper Arlington, OH covers 114.9 miles and takes about 2h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 70, I 675, I 75. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.4 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 $17.83 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 demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 114.9 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 9 miles (SR 129; SR 177 / High Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.5 miles (SR 4 / North Erie Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 35.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Ross, OH to Upper Arlington, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Lebanon 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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