Origin
Waverly, OH
Afternoon in Waverly on Wednesday
Local time
3:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waverly, OH to Cincinnati, OH
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
101.2 mi
163 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
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6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waverly, OH
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Cincinnati, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Waverly to Cincinnati, expect a straightforward 101.2-mile journey across the Ohio landscape. The drive typically takes about 2 hours and 8 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip that requires no overnight stops. Budget roughly $15 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Midwest locations. You will navigate a mix of local routes and freeway driving as you head toward the city. Since the entire route stays within Ohio, you can anticipate a consistent regional feel throughout the transit. This trip is best suited for travelers looking for an efficient connection rather than a long-haul adventure.
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
50.6 miles from Waverly, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Only 15% of this route consists of highway travel, meaning you will spend the majority of your time on smaller, more technical roads. Your longest uninterrupted segment is a 75.1-mile stretch on the James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway, which serves as the backbone of your trip. As you transition from the local stretches onto the Circle Freeway and West Emmitt Avenue, the pace and character of the road shift significantly. This is not a mindless interstate grind; the route requires you to stay alert through its varied twists and turns.
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.
James A 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 Waverly, OH to Cincinnati, OH is easy. At 2h 8m 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 Waverly, OH to Cincinnati, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| James A | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 275 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Circle Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ronald Reagan Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 471 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Northeast Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 42 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Reading Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
James A
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waverly, OH and Cincinnati, OH.
1
Start on West Emmitt Avenue
5.8 mi
·
8 min
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West Emmitt Avenue
2
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
3
Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
75 mi
·
1 hr 32 min
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James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
4
Take the exit slight right toward I 275 South: Kentucky
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 275 South: Kentucky
5
Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
10.0 mi
·
11 min
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Circle Freeway
6
Continue on Ronald Reagan Highway
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Ronald Reagan Highway
7
Take the exit slight right toward I 471 North: Newport, Cincinnati
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
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I 471 North: Newport, Cincinnati
8
Continue straight
5.4 mi
·
6 min
9
Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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Northeast Expressway
10
Take the exit slight left toward US 42 North: Reading Road, Eden Park Drive
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
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US 42 North: Reading Road, Eden Park Drive
11
Keep slight left to continue on US 42 North: Reading Road
522 ft
·
13 sec
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US 42 North: Reading Road
12
Turn straight onto Reading Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Reading Road
13
Turn straight onto Burnet Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
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Burnet Avenue
14
Turn left onto William Howard Taft Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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William Howard Taft Road
15
Continue on Calhoun Street
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
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Calhoun Street
16
Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
341 ft
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14 sec
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Ohio Avenue
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have the advantage of total schedule flexibility. Try to plan your departure during off-peak hours to avoid potential congestion as you approach Cincinnati. Because there are no designated stops included in this 2-hour-and-8-minute transit, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave Waverly to stay within your $15 budget. Keep a close eye on your navigation when switching between the James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway and the urban freeway system, as the transition points can be busy. Staying hydrated and comfortable for the duration of the trip will make the drive much more manageable.
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 50.6 miles from Waverly, OH, or about 1h 4m 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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.6 miles or 1h 4m 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 45m
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 Waverly, 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 Waverly, OH
This is one driving day of about 101.2 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Waverly, 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 50.6 mi from Waverly, OH · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 50.6 miles from Waverly, 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
$15.71 one way
$31.41 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $17.43 | $34.86 |
| premium | $4.91 | $19.56 | $39.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.34 | $44.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.63 | $4.86 |
| Efficient EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.5 | 0 | $14.17 | $6.48 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Afternoon in Cincinnati on Wednesday
Local time
3:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
19 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 8m 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 Waverly, OH to Cincinnati, OH covers 101.2 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are James A, I 275 South, Circle Freeway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.6 miles from Waverly, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.71 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 Waverly, OH to Cincinnati, OH is easy. At 2h 8m 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 Waverly, OH to Cincinnati, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Waverly, OH to Cincinnati, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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