Origin
Windsor, OH
Late night in Windsor on Friday
Local time
12:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Windsor, OH to Cincinnati, OH
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
56m
Distance
31 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Windsor, OH
ALENA MARUK
Cincinnati, OH
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 31-mile drive from Windsor, OH to Cincinnati, OH takes approximately 56 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. With a projected fuel cost of around $5, it's an economical journey. The route primarily utilizes SR 28, Indian Hill Road, and the Northeast Expressway, offering a highway-focused experience. Since both locations are within the Midwest region, you'll be traversing familiar terrain throughout your trip. This quick transit is perfect for those looking to connect two points efficiently without significant time commitment.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 31 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a drive that leans heavily towards highway conditions, with about 65% of the route on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 16.2 miles on SR 28, providing a good period of consistent travel. While predominantly highway-focused, the mix of SR 28, Indian Hill Road, and the Northeast Expressway suggests some transitions between different road types, keeping the driving experience varied enough for a shorter trip. It's not an intensely technical drive, but rather a functional transit.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 28 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 28 and Indian Hill Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 24.5 miles in near Mill Ridge Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 31 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 24.5 miles (Mill Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
24.5 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Mill Ridge Road
Turn left onto Mill Ridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
24.7 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the ramp toward I 71, SR 562
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 71, SR 562
7
24.8 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
8
29.1 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Take the exit toward Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive
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 3A; 3B
Toward Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive
7
29.3 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Taft Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Toward Taft Road
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 28 | 16.2 mi | 25m |
| Indian Hill Road | 4.2 mi | 9m |
| Northeast Expressway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Madison Road | 2 mi | 4m |
| Morrow-Woodville Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| William Howard Taft Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Wooster Pike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Water Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 28
— 16.2 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Windsor, OH and Cincinnati, OH.
1
Start on CR 24
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Morrow-Woodville Road
2
Turn sharp right onto SR 28
7.4 mi
·
11 min
·
SR 28
3
Continue on SR 28; SR 132
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 28; SR 132
4
Continue on SR 28; SR 48
7.1 mi
·
11 min
·
SR 28; SR 48
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto US 50
228 ft
·
5 sec
·
Mill Street
6
Continue on US 50
0.4 mi
·
36 sec
·
Water Street
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on US 50
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Wooster Pike
8
Turn slight right onto Indian Hill Road
4.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Indian Hill Road
Use the slight right / right lanes.
9
At end of road, turn right onto Plainville Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
Plainville Road
10
Turn left onto Madison Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Madison Road
Use the left lane.
11
Turn right onto Kennedy Avenue
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Kennedy Avenue
12
Turn left onto Mill Ridge Road
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Mill Ridge Road
Use the left lane.
13
Turn straight onto Barrow Avenue
152 ft
·
6 sec
·
Barrow Avenue
14
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 71, SR 562
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto I 71
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Northeast Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
Exit 3A; 3B
Toward Taft Road, Martin Luther King Drive
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Toward Taft Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Turn straight onto William Howard Taft Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
William Howard Taft Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Continue on Calhoun Street
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Calhoun Street
21
Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
340 ft
·
13 sec
·
Ohio Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Ohio Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.5 mi from Windsor, OH · 25m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.5 miles from Windsor, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Cincinnati, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Cincinnati, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.81 one way
$9.62 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.34 | $10.68 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.99 | $11.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.84 | $13.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.25 | $1.49 |
| Efficient EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.71 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.34 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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 Friday
Local time
12:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Milford, OH
16 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
4 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
56m 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 Windsor, OH to Cincinnati, OH covers 31 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 28, Indian Hill Road, Northeast Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.5 miles from Windsor, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.81 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 is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 31 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
The main spots that need attention: at 24.5 miles (Mill Ridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 24.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Windsor, OH to Cincinnati, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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