The drive from Woodville, OH to Cincinnati, OH covers 196 miles and takes about 3h 49m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, SR 4, Devils Hole Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 126.2 miles on I 75.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.42 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
98 miles from Woodville, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 53m into the drive
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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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 49m. Total distance: 196 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 49m highway drive covering 196 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and SR 4. The longest continuous stretch is about 126.2 miles on I 75.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 126.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and SR 4. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.7 miles in near US 23 / Fostoria Road.
Driving Effort5/10
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 196 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.7 miles (US 23 / Fostoria Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.2 miles (SR 64 / East Wooster Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
2.7 mi into trip|~4m in|US 23 / Fostoria Road
At end of road, turn left onto US 23 / Fostoria Road
Navigation decision point
5
18.2 mi into trip|~26m in|SR 64 / East Wooster Street
Enter roundabout onto SR 64 / East Wooster Street
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
6
18.4 mi into trip|~26m in
Enter roundabout toward I 75 South: Dayton
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
Toward I 75 South: Dayton
8
192.7 mi into trip|~3h 41m in
Take the exit toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6
Toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint Bernard
7
192.9 mi into trip|~3h 42m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Zoo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Vetera...
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 75
126.2 mi
2h 16m
SR 4
47.8 mi
57m
Devils Hole Road
10.1 mi
13m
Dunbridge Road
4.8 mi
6m
Vine Street
1.9 mi
4m
SR 582
1.7 mi
3m
Pemberville Road
0.7 mi
1m
Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 126.2 mi, about 2h 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodville, OH and Cincinnati, OH.
1
Start on US 20; SR 105
0.3 mi·42 sec·West Main Street
2
Turn left onto SR 105
0.7 mi·1 min·Pemberville Road
3
Turn slight right onto SR 582
1.7 mi·3 min·SR 582
4
At end of road, turn left onto US 23
0.5 mi·39 sec·Fostoria Road
5
Turn right onto Devils Hole Road
10 mi·13 min·Devils Hole Road
6
Turn left onto Dunbridge Road
4.8 mi·6 min·Dunbridge Road
7
Turn right onto SR 105
0.2 mi·18 sec·East Wooster Street
8
Enter roundabout onto SR 64
92 ft·5 sec·East Wooster Street
9
Continue on SR 64
0.2 mi·19 sec·East Wooster Street
10
Enter roundabout
193 ft·10 sec
Toward I 75 South: Dayton
11
Continue
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 75 South: Dayton
12
Merge onto I 75
126 mi·2 hr 16 min·I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Merge onto SR 4
48 mi·57 min·SR 4
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·21 sec
Exit 6Toward Mitchell Avenue, Saint BernardUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
248 ft·13 sec
Toward Saint Bernard, Xavier University, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Zoo
16
Turn left onto West Mitchell Avenue
0.3 mi·41 sec·West Mitchell Avenue
17
Turn slight right
195 ft·8 sec
18
Turn slight right onto Vine Street
1.9 mi·4 min·Vine Street
19
Continue on Jefferson Avenue
0.5 mi·1 min·Jefferson Avenue
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
20
Turn slight right
339 ft·8 sec
21
Turn slight right onto Calhoun Street
0.2 mi·33 sec·Calhoun Street
22
Turn left onto Ohio Avenue
340 ft·13 sec·Ohio Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
Ohio Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 98 miles from Woodville, OH, or about 1h 53m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 126.2 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 43 miles or 54m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 98 miles or 1h 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 3m
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 Woodville, 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 Woodville, OH
This is one driving day of about 196 miles and 3h 49m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 43 miles from Woodville, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 126.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 98 mi from Woodville, OH
· 1h 53m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
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...
17 mi from route
~42 min detour
Free
near mile 148.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.42 one way
$60.84 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg69 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$33.76
$67.52
premium
$4.91
$37.88
$75.76
diesel
$5.61
$43.27
$86.55
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 68.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $21 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
58.8
0
$20.58
$9.41
Efficient EV
49
0
$17.15
$7.84
EV Truck/SUV
78.4
0
$27.44
$12.54
Gas CO2
69 kg
EV CO2
23 kg (67% 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 16, 2026
Origin
Woodville, OH
Night
in Woodville on Friday
Local time
9:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Cincinnati, OH
Night
in Cincinnati on Friday
Local time
9:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 12 mph51% chanceLive 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
32 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
3h 49m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Woodville, OH to Cincinnati, OH covers 196 miles and takes about 3h 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, SR 4, Devils Hole Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 98 miles from Woodville, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $30.42 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 196 miles you will encounter 13 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 2.7 miles (US 23 / Fostoria Road): Navigation decision point; at 18.2 miles (SR 64 / East Wooster Street): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 18.4 miles: Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
The route from Woodville, OH to Cincinnati, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument.
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.
