Origin
Urbana, OH
Night in Urbana on Sunday
Local time
11:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Urbana, OH to Cincinnati, OH
Drive Time
1h 34m
Distance
90.8 mi
146 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 27m
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6 AM
1h 34m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 39m
12 PM
1h 38m
3 PM
1h 40m
5 PM
1h 48m
8 PM
1h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Urbana, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Cincinnati, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Urbana, OH to Cincinnati, OH covers 90.8 miles and takes about 1h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Main Street, Route 68, US 40 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.58 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
45.4 miles from Urbana, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 34m drive with frequent turns across 90.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Urbana, OH to Cincinnati, OH is easy. At 1h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Urbana, OH to Cincinnati, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Route 68 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 40 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Upper Valley Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West National Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| SR 4 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mitchell Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
South Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Urbana, OH and Cincinnati, OH.
1
Start on North Main Street
85 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street
92 ft
·
2 sec
·
South Main Street
3
Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
4
Continue on US Route 68
13 mi
·
15 min
·
US Route 68
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West, SR 4 West: Dayton
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
US 40 West, SR 4 West: Dayton
6
Turn left onto Upper Valley Pike
505 ft
·
11 sec
·
Upper Valley Pike
7
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
West Main Street
8
Continue on West National Road
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
West National Road
9
Keep slight left
11 mi
·
11 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
11
Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
59 mi
·
1 hr 11 min
·
SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
12
Take the exit slight right toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard
13
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
14
Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
West Mitchell Avenue
15
Turn slight right
197 ft
·
9 sec
16
Turn slight right onto Vine Street
1.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Vine Street
17
Continue on Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Jefferson Avenue
18
Turn slight right
338 ft
·
8 sec
19
Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Calhoun Street
20
Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
341 ft
·
14 sec
·
Ohio Avenue
21
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 45.4 miles from Urbana, OH, or about 47m 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 80 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.4 miles or 47m 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 17m
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 Urbana, 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 Urbana, OH
This is one driving day of about 90.8 miles and 1h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Urbana, 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 45.4 mi from Urbana, OH · 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.4 miles from Urbana, 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
$13.58 one way
$27.16 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $15.16 | $30.33 |
| premium | $4.79 | $17.12 | $34.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.17 | $40.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.53 | $4.36 |
| Efficient EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.94 | $3.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.3 | 0 | $12.71 | $5.81 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Destination
Cincinnati, OH
Night in Cincinnati on Sunday
Local time
11:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
6 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
1h 34m 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 Urbana, OH to Cincinnati, OH covers 90.8 miles and takes about 1h 34m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Main Street, Route 68, US 40 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.4 miles from Urbana, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.58 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.
The drive from Urbana, OH to Cincinnati, OH is easy. At 1h 34m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Urbana, OH to Cincinnati, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Urbana, OH to Cincinnati, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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