Trip from Troy, OH to Cincinnati, OH

Drive Time

1h 19m

Distance

70.5 mi

113 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

Downtown Cincinnati, OH, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Troy, OH to Cincinnati, OH covers 70.5 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on South Market Street, South County Road 25A, I 75 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.28 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.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

35.3 miles from Troy, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 39m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 70.5 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Market Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
South Market Street Unavailable Refreshing
South County Road 25A Unavailable Refreshing
I 75 South Unavailable Refreshing
Mitchell Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Saint Bernard Unavailable Refreshing
West Mitchell Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Vine Street Unavailable Refreshing
Jefferson Avenue Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: South Market Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Public Square

322 ft · 5 sec · Public Square
2

Exit the rotary

131 ft · 5 sec
3

Turn slight right onto South Market Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Market Street
4

Continue on South Market Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · South Market Street
5

Continue on South County Road 25A

2.7 mi · 4 min · South County Road 25A
6

Take the ramp left toward I 75 South

15 mi · 17 min · I 75 South
7

Merge slight left

48 mi · 57 min
8

Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard
9

Keep slight left to continue on Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Zoo

249 ft · 14 sec · Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Zoo
10

Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue

0.3 mi · 42 sec · West Mitchell Avenue
11

Turn slight right

197 ft · 9 sec
12

Turn slight right onto Vine Street

1.9 mi · 4 min · Vine Street
13

Continue on Jefferson Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Jefferson Avenue
14

Turn slight right

338 ft · 8 sec
15

Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street

0.2 mi · 34 sec · Calhoun Street
16

Turn left onto Ohio Avenue

341 ft · 14 sec · Ohio Avenue
17

Arrive at your destination

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 35.3 miles from Troy, OH, or about 39m into the drive.

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 70.5 miles or 1h 19m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 35.3 miles or 39m 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 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cincinnati, OH than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Troy, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 Troy, OH

This is one driving day of about 70.5 miles and 1h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Troy, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35.3 mi from Troy, OH · 39m into the drive

Downtown Kettering, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Kettering, OH

35 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

Florence, KY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 70.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Kettering, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35.3 miles from Troy, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cincinnati, 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

$10.28 one way

$20.57 round trip

$3.71/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.24 $11.77 $23.55
premium $4.79 $13.30 $26.59
diesel $4.30 $11.95 $23.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 24.7 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.2 0 $7.40 $3.38
Efficient EV 17.6 0 $6.17 $2.82
EV Truck/SUV 28.2 0 $9.87 $4.51

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

8 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Troy, OH

Morning in Troy on Saturday

Local time

9:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Cincinnati, OH

Morning in Cincinnati on Saturday

Local time

9:32 AM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

75°F

Kettering, OH

35 mi in

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

18 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

1h 19m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Troy, OH to Cincinnati, OH covers 70.5 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Market Street, South County Road 25A, I 75 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.3 miles from Troy, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.28 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.

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