The drive from Upper Arlington, OH to Newkirk, OH covers 118.2 miles and takes about 2h 33m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Innerbelt, Butler County Veterans Highway, Hamilton Scipio Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is mostly surface roads.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 81.6 miles on West Innerbelt.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.34 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59.1 miles from Upper Arlington, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
West Innerbelt
81.6 mi
1h 29m
Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi
10m
Hamilton Scipio Road
6.7 mi
11m
Millville Avenue
4.7 mi
8m
Dublin Road
3.3 mi
5m
High Street
2 mi
4m
Kings Mills Road
2 mi
3m
Mason Road
1.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
West Innerbelt
— 81.6 mi, about 1h 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Arlington, OH and Newkirk, OH.
1
Start on Cambridge Boulevard
0.1 mi·26 sec·Cambridge Boulevard
2
Turn left onto Waltham Road
0.3 mi·1 min·Waltham Road
3
Turn left onto US 33
3.3 mi·5 min·Dublin Road
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn left
0.4 mi·52 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto SR 315
82 mi·1 hr 29 min·West Innerbelt
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 25Toward SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, MasonUse the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto SR 741
2.0 mi·3 min·Kings Mills Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn sharp left onto US 42
0.2 mi·15 sec·US 42
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on US 42
1.5 mi·2 min·US 42
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi·29 sec·West Main Street
11
Turn right onto Mason Road
0.4 mi·44 sec·Mason Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto Mason Road
177 ft·3 sec·Mason Road
13
Continue on Mason Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Mason Road
Use the left lane.
14
Enter roundabout onto Mason Road
82 ft·1 sec·Mason Road
15
Continue on Mason Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Mason Road
16
Continue on Liberty Way
0.8 mi·1 min·Liberty Way
17
Turn right onto Cox Lane
0.3 mi·31 sec·Cox Lane
Use the right lane.
18
Enter roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard
302 ft·6 sec·Veterans Boulevard
19
Continue on Veterans Boulevard
0.2 mi·23 sec·Veterans Boulevard
20
Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi·10 min·Butler County Veterans Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on SR 129
1.9 mi·3 min·High Street
Use the straight lane.
22
Continue on SR 129; SR 177
0.6 mi·1 min·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
23
Turn left onto SR 129
4.7 mi·8 min·Millville Avenue
Use the left lane.
24
Turn left onto US 27; SR 129
0.3 mi·34 sec·Walnut Street
25
Turn right onto SR 129
0.1 mi·15 sec·High Street
26
Continue on SR 129
6.7 mi·11 min·Hamilton Scipio Road
27
Turn right onto Weaver Road
1.0 mi·3 min·Weaver Road
28
Turn left onto Dunwoody Road
0.2 mi·47 sec·Dunwoody Road
29
Arrive at destination
Dunwoody Road
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 59.1 miles from Upper Arlington, OH, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.6 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 26 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.1 miles or 1h 8m 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Newkirk, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Upper Arlington, 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 Upper Arlington, OH
This is one driving day of about 118.2 miles and 2h 33m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 26 miles from Upper Arlington, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on West Innerbelt for about 81.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.5 and 105.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.5 mi into trip|~1m in|US 33 / Dublin Road
Turn left onto US 33 / Dublin Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
85.9 mi into trip|~1h 38m in
Take the exit toward SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, Mason
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 25
Toward SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, Mason
7
88.1 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|US 42
Turn sharp left onto US 42
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
92.8 mi into trip|~1h 50m in|Cox Lane
Turn right onto Cox Lane
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
105.2 mi into trip|~2h 7m in|SR 129 / Millville Avenue
Turn left onto SR 129 / Millville Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.34 one way
$36.69 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg41 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$20.36
$40.72
premium
$4.91
$22.84
$45.69
diesel
$5.61
$26.10
$52.19
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: 41.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
35.5
0
$12.41
$5.67
Efficient EV
29.6
0
$10.34
$4.73
EV Truck/SUV
47.3
0
$16.55
$7.56
Gas CO2
41 kg
EV CO2
14 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Upper Arlington, OH
Afternoon
in Upper Arlington on Saturday
Local time
3:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Newkirk, OH
Afternoon
in Newkirk on Saturday
Local time
3:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Montgomery, OH
59 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
9 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 33m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 57.1
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
Free
near mile 65.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
118.2 mi in 2h 33m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 81.6 mi on West Innerbelt.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 19 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.5 miles in near US 33 / Dublin Road.
Driving Effort5/10
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 118.2 miles you will encounter 19 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: at 0.5 miles (US 33 / Dublin Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 85.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.1 miles (US 42): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Upper Arlington, OH to Newkirk, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Mason along the way.
Mason
85.9 mi in|~1h 38m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 33m. Total distance: 118.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (1%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 81.6 miles on West Innerbelt. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 33 / Dublin Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 85.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 88.1 miles (US 42): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Newkirk, OH before heading back.
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.
