Origin
West Alexandria, OH
Late night in West Alexandria on Saturday
Local time
12:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Alexandria, OH to Cincinnati, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
55.3 mi
89 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 8m
★
6 AM
1h 14m
8 AM
1h 25m
10 AM
1h 18m
12 PM
1h 16m
3 PM
1h 18m
5 PM
1h 25m
8 PM
1h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Alexandria, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Cincinnati, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from West Alexandria, OH to Cincinnati, OH covers 55.3 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on South Adda Doty Street, South Ada Doty Street, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving in Cincinnati, OH
Full guide →Cincinnati is Ohio's third largest city and the largest metro region, and lies on the north bank of the Ohio River in Southwest Ohio in the United States of America. Cincinnati is distinct amongst Midwestern cities. Its culture is a mixture of the Northeast, Old South, Midwest, and Appalachia blended with a strong German-Catholic heritage. It was one of the United States' early boomtowns, and the Over-the-Rhine neighborhood is the largest National Historic District in the country. Today, it's part of a fast-growing metro area, and home to a remarkable blend of industry and architecture. Downtown Cincinnati is surrounded by picturesque foothills that add a beautiful backdrop to the Queen City and its legendary skyline – celebrated in the opening credits of television show WKRP in Cincinnati.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 55.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 13m drive with frequent turns across 55.3 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 Adda Doty 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from West Alexandria, OH to Cincinnati, OH is easy. At 1h 13m 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 West Alexandria, OH to Cincinnati, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Adda Doty Street | — | — |
| South Ada Doty Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Hamilton Eaton Road | — | — |
| North Riverside Drive | — | — |
| North 3rd Street | — | — |
| North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard | — | — |
| Central Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
South Adda Doty Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Alexandria, OH and Cincinnati, OH.
1
Start on North Main Street
7.0 mi
·
12 min
·
North Main Street
2
Continue on South Adda Doty Street
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Adda Doty Street
3
Continue on South Ada Doty Street
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
South Ada Doty Street
4
Continue on Main Street
7.7 mi
·
13 min
·
Main Street
5
Turn slight left onto Hamilton Eaton Road
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Hamilton Eaton Road
6
Continue on North Riverside Drive
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
North Riverside Drive
7
Continue on North 3rd Street
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 3rd Street
8
Turn slight left onto North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
9
Continue on Central Avenue
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Central Avenue
10
Continue on Pleasant Avenue
5.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Pleasant Avenue
11
Continue on Hamilton Avenue
6.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Hamilton Avenue
12
Take the ramp left toward SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
SR 126 East: Ronald Reagan Highway
13
Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward Winton Road South
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
Winton Road South
15
Turn slight right onto Winton Road
3.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Winton Road
16
Turn left onto Spring Grove Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Spring Grove Avenue
17
Turn right onto Clifton Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Clifton Avenue
18
Continue on Clifton Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Clifton Avenue
19
At the end of the road, turn left onto West McMillan Avenue
0.3 mi
·
57 sec
·
West McMillan Avenue
20
Turn right onto Ohio Avenue
98 ft
·
3 sec
·
Ohio Avenue
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 27.7 mi from West Alexandria, OH · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 27.7 miles from West Alexandria, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.58 one way
$17.16 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $9.53 | $19.05 |
| premium | $4.91 | $10.69 | $21.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.21 | $24.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.81 | $2.65 |
| Efficient EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.84 | $2.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.1 | 0 | $7.74 | $3.54 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Cincinnati, OH
Late night in Cincinnati on Saturday
Local time
12:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Hamilton, OH
28 mi in
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 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 13m 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 West Alexandria, OH to Cincinnati, OH covers 55.3 miles and takes about 1h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Adda Doty Street, South Ada Doty Street, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 27.7 miles from West Alexandria, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.58 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 West Alexandria, OH to Cincinnati, OH is easy. At 1h 13m 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 West Alexandria, OH to Cincinnati, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West Alexandria, OH to Cincinnati, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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