Origin
Symmes, OH
Late night in Symmes on Friday
Local time
5:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Symmes, OH to Cheviot, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
36m
Distance
21.2 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 33m
★
6 AM
0h 36m
8 AM
0h 42m
10 AM
0h 38m
12 PM
0h 38m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 42m
8 PM
0h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Symmes, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Cheviot, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Symmes, OH to Cheviot, OH covers 21.2 miles and takes about 36m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway, Mill Creek Expressway, Loveland Madeira Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 6 miles on Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 36m. Total distance: 21.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
The drive from Symmes, OH to Cheviot, OH covers 21.2 miles and takes about 36m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near Cooper Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 21.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (Cooper Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Cooper Road
Turn right onto Cooper Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
10.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 27
Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
8
16.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward I 74 West, US 52 West, US 27 North: Indianapolis
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 4
Toward I 74 West, US 52 West, US 27 North: Indi...
8
16.7 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 74 West, US 52 West: Indianapolis
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 74 West, US 52 West: Indianapolis
7
17.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Montana Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward Montana Avenue
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway | 6 mi | 8m |
| Mill Creek Expressway | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Loveland Madeira Road | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Montana Avenue | 2 mi | 4m |
| Remington Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Harrison Avenue | 1.1 mi | 3m |
| Northwest Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Montgomery Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
— 6 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Symmes, OH and Cheviot, OH.
1
Start on Hopewell Road
237 ft
·
7 sec
·
Hopewell Road
2
Turn left onto Loveland Madeira Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Loveland Madeira Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn right onto SR 126
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Remington Road
Use the right lane.
4
Turn left onto Main Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Main Street
5
Turn right onto Cooper Road
213 ft
·
12 sec
·
Cooper Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto US 22; SR 3; SR 126
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Montgomery Road
Use the left lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
30 ft
·
0 sec
·
Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
8
Continue on Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
Exit 27
Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
Use the slight left lane.
10
Merge onto I 75
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Mill Creek Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 4
Toward I 74 West, US 52 West, US 27 North: Indianapolis
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Toward I 74 West, US 52 West: Indianapolis
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto I 74; US 27; US 52
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Expressway
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 17
Toward Montana Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto Montana Avenue
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Montana Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
1.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Harrison Avenue
17
Turn right onto Lovell Avenue
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
Lovell Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Lovell Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.29 one way
$6.58 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
| premium | $4.91 | $4.10 | $8.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.68 | $9.36 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 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 | 6.4 | 0 | $2.23 | $1.02 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.85 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.97 | $1.36 |
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
Cheviot, OH
Late night in Cheviot on Friday
Local time
5:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°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
2 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
36m 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 Symmes, OH to Cheviot, OH covers 21.2 miles and takes about 36m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway, Mill Creek Expressway, Loveland Madeira Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.6 miles from Symmes, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.29 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 16 decision points packed into just 21.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 36m.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (Cooper Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Symmes, OH to Cheviot, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
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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