Ohio road trips
Best Road Trips in Ohio
20 popular Ohio drives with distance, driving time, EV-friendliness and gas cost at the state's estimated $3.05/gal.
Editor's picks
Top Ohio Drives Right Now
Curated short-distance Ohio routes — the most popular, lowest-cost picks.
Columbus, OH → Cleveland, OH
149 mi · 2.4 h · ~$16 gas
Cleveland, OH → Pittsburgh, PA
136 mi · 2.2 h · ~$15 gas
Columbus, OH → Indianapolis, IN
199 mi · 3.2 h · ~$22 gas
Cleveland, OH → Detroit, MI
170 mi · 2.7 h · ~$19 gas
Toledo, OH → Cleveland, OH
115 mi · 1.9 h · ~$13 gas
Chicago, IL → Toledo, OH
248 mi · 4.0 h · ~$27 gas
Our Ohio road trip ranking method
Routes are ranked by traveler popularity between Ohio metros and major destinations, with distance, driving time and current $3.05/gal fuel cost calculated for every drive.
- Distance: city-center to city-center with a 1.18× road-curvature factor.
- Fuel cost: 28 MPG baseline × $3.05/gal Ohio regular.
- Popularity: traveler-intent signals between major Ohio origins and destinations.
- EV practicality: regional DC fast-charging coverage flagged per route.
New York → Cincinnati
The headline Ohio road trip — 669 miles, about 10.8 hours of driving and roughly $73 in gas at $3.05/gal.
More top Ohio drives (19)
Boston → Cleveland
648 mi · ~10.5 h · ~$71 gas
Open tripNew York → Toledo
591 mi · ~9.5 h · ~$64 gas
Open tripPhiladelphia → Cincinnati
591 mi · ~9.5 h · ~$64 gas
Open tripNew York → Columbus
561 mi · ~9.0 h · ~$61 gas
Open tripPhiladelphia → Toledo
536 mi · ~8.6 h · ~$58 gas
Open tripBaltimore → Cincinnati
499 mi · ~8.0 h · ~$54 gas
Open tripPhiladelphia → Columbus
489 mi · ~7.9 h · ~$53 gas
Open tripNew York → Cleveland
476 mi · ~7.7 h · ~$52 gas
Open tripWashington → Cincinnati
473 mi · ~7.6 h · ~$52 gas
Open tripBaltimore → Toledo
472 mi · ~7.6 h · ~$51 gas
Open tripWashington → Toledo
463 mi · ~7.5 h · ~$50 gas
Open tripPhiladelphia → Cleveland
422 mi · ~6.8 h · ~$46 gas
Open tripBaltimore → Columbus
404 mi · ~6.5 h · ~$44 gas
Open tripWashington → Columbus
384 mi · ~6.2 h · ~$42 gas
Open tripBaltimore → Cleveland
363 mi · ~5.9 h · ~$40 gas
Open tripWashington → Cleveland
358 mi · ~5.8 h · ~$39 gas
Open tripPittsburgh → Cincinnati
304 mi · ~4.9 h · ~$33 gas
Open tripPittsburgh → Columbus
191 mi · ~3.1 h · ~$21 gas
Open tripPittsburgh → Cleveland
136 mi · ~2.2 h · ~$15 gas
Open tripBest driving cost routes in Ohio
Top Ohio road trips with gas, distance and driving time at the state's estimated $3.05/gal.
Cheapest Ohio road trips
Short, low-fuel-cost drives — great for a weekend trip from Ohio.
Long-distance road trips from Ohio
500+ mile drives for cross-country and multi-day road trip planning.
Drives in neighboring states
Cross-state routes near Ohio — Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky.
Gas prices in Ohio
Estimated regular at $3.05/gal · premium $3.70 · diesel $3.50.
Best vehicles for Ohio drivers
- Best hybridToyota Prius57 MPG
- Best EVLucid Air134 MPGe
- Best SUVNissan Rogue33 MPG
- Best truckFord Maverick26 MPG
Commute cost in Ohio
Daily driving cost estimates for major Ohio-area cities.
EV vs gas in Ohio
Compare driving cost of an EV vs a gas car for Ohio trips and commutes.
Neighboring state road trip hubs
FAQ
What's the best time of year for a Ohio road trip?
Spring and fall typically offer the most comfortable driving weather across most of Ohio. Coastal and southern routes are pleasant year-round; mountain routes are best between late spring and early fall.
How much does a Ohio road trip cost in fuel?
At Ohio's estimated $3.05/gal and 28 MPG, expect roughly $10.89 per 100 miles. Each route below includes a detailed estimate.
Is Ohio EV-friendly for road trips?
Yes — most popular Ohio routes have solid DC fast-charging coverage. Check our EV-friendly routes collection for the strongest picks.
How accurate are these distances?
Distances are calculated from city centers using a road-curvature factor of about 1.18 over straight-line distance. Real-world mileage varies by route choice and traffic.