Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
9.5 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Silverton, OH
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Cincinnati, OH
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The drive from Silverton, OH to Cincinnati, OH covers 9.5 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Northeast Expressway, William Howard Taft Road, Stewart Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6.3 miles on Northeast Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.47 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 16m highway drive covering 9.5 miles, with most of the trip on Northeast Expressway and William Howard Taft Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 6.3 miles on Northeast Expressway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Northeast Expressway and William Howard Taft Road. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 22; SR 3 / Montgomery Road.
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 9.5 miles you will encounter 8 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 (US 22; SR 3 / Montgomery Road): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 71 / Northeast Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto US 22; SR 3 / Montgomery Road
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 71 / Northeast Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Taft Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
Navigation decision point
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Northeast Expressway | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| William Howard Taft Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Stewart Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Montgomery Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Calhoun Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Ohio Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Plainfield Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Silverton, OH and Cincinnati, OH.
Start on Plainfield Road
Turn right onto US 22; SR 3
Turn right onto Stewart Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 71
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road
Continue on Calhoun Street
Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.47 one way
$2.95 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $1.64 | $3.27 |
| premium | $4.91 | $1.84 | $3.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.10 | $4.19 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.83 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.33 | $0.61 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Silverton on Friday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Late night in Cincinnati on Friday
Local time
5:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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