The drive from Upper Arlington, OH to Ross, OH covers 115 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West Innerbelt, Circle Freeway, Colerain Avenue for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 89.2 miles on West Innerbelt.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.85 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
57.5 miles from Upper Arlington, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 7m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 115 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 14m drive with frequent turns across 115 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West Innerbelt is the longest continuous segment at about 89.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 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 Effort6/10
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 115 miles you will encounter 11 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 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (SR 315 / West Innerbelt): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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.
5
3.8 mi into trip|~7m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
4.2 mi into trip|~8m in|SR 315 / West Innerbelt
Merge onto SR 315 / West Innerbelt
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
93.4 mi into trip|~1h 46m in
Take the exit toward I 275 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17B
Toward I 275 West
8
108.6 mi into trip|~2h 4m in
Take the exit toward US 27, SR 126: Colerain Avenue
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 33
Toward US 27, SR 126: Colerain Avenue
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
West Innerbelt
89.2 mi
1h 38m
Circle Freeway
14.4 mi
16m
Colerain Avenue
5 mi
6m
Dublin Road
3.3 mi
5m
Hamilton Cleves Road
1 mi
1m
Waltham Road
0.3 mi
1m
SR 126
0.2 mi
<1m
Cambridge Boulevard
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
West Innerbelt
— 89.2 mi, about 1h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Arlington, OH and Ross, 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
89 mi·1 hr 38 min·West Innerbelt
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 17BToward I 275 WestUse the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 275
14 mi·16 min·Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 33Toward US 27, SR 126: Colerain AvenueUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn right onto US 27; SR 126
5.0 mi·6 min·Colerain Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Take the exit onto SR 126
0.2 mi·31 sec·SR 126
Toward SR 126, SR 128: Hamilton, Ross
11
Turn left onto SR 126; SR 128
1.0 mi·1 min·Hamilton Cleves Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn left onto Cincinnati Brookville Road
21 ft·0 sec·Cincinnati Brookville Road
Use the left lane.
13
Arrive at destination
Cincinnati Brookville 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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 57.5 miles from Upper Arlington, OH, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 89.2 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 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 57.5 miles or 1h 7m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ross, 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 115 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Upper Arlington, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on West Innerbelt for about 89.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 57.5 mi from Upper Arlington, OH
· 1h 7m into the drive
The midpoint is around 57.5 miles from Upper Arlington, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before West Innerbelt if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 89.2 miles.
Arriving in Ross, OH
The final approach into Ross, 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 Ross, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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 59.5
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 63.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.85 one way
$35.70 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg40 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$19.81
$39.62
premium
$4.91
$22.23
$44.45
diesel
$5.61
$25.39
$50.78
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
$12.08
$5.52
Efficient EV
28.8
0
$10.06
$4.60
EV Truck/SUV
46
0
$16.10
$7.36
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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Upper Arlington, OH
Morning
in Upper Arlington on Saturday
Local time
10:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Ross, OH
Morning
in Ross on Saturday
Local time
10:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Wilmington, OH
58 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
10 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
2h 14m 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 Upper Arlington, OH to Ross, OH covers 115 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West Innerbelt, Circle Freeway, Colerain Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 57.5 miles from Upper Arlington, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.85 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 115 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.5 miles (US 33 / Dublin Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 4.2 miles (SR 315 / West Innerbelt): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Upper Arlington, OH to Ross, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park.
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.
