How far is Upper Arlington, OH from Ross, OH?

The driving distance from Upper Arlington, OH to Ross, OH is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.04 mi
00h 38m
Flight
20.31 mi
32.69 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.31 mi
Kilometers
32.69 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.04 mi
Kilometers
38.69 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ross
Sat, Apr 18, 8:17 AM EDT
Return by in Upper Arlington
Sat, Apr 18, 8:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Arlington
2026-04-18T07:38
Arrive Ross
Sat, Apr 18, 8:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Upper Arlington
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
New Miami
OH

City in Butler County, Ohio, United States of America

From Upper Arlington
12 mi
00h 19m
To Ross
12.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Arlington and Ross.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Arlington and Ross.

  1. 1

    Start on Ardmore Drive

    62 m · 15 sec · Ardmore Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Milton Road

    103 m · 15 sec · Milton Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Milton Road

    908 ft · 46 sec · Milton Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bellemonte Street

    56 m · 10 sec · Bellemonte Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Miami Avenue

    1095 ft · 42 sec · Miami Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Reinartz Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Reinartz Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Canal Street

    1661 ft · 39 sec · North Canal Street

  8. 8

    Continue on South Verity Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Verity Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Hamilton Middletown Road

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Hamilton Middletown Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Fairgrove Avenue

    3235 ft · 44 sec · Fairgrove Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on North Erie Boulevard

    3253 ft · 51 sec · North Erie Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto High Street

    3127 ft · 52 sec · High Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    1998 ft · 55 sec · South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pershing Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pershing Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Pyramid Hill Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Pyramid Hill Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Hamilton Cleves Road

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Hamilton Cleves Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Cincinnati Brookville Road

    6 m · 1 sec · Cincinnati Brookville Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cincinnati Brookville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Arlington and Ross.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hamilton Middletown Road
9.54 mi · 40%
Hamilton Cleves Road
6.81 mi · 28%
South Verity Parkway
2.06 mi · 9%
Pyramid Hill Boulevard
1.05 mi · 4%
Reinartz Boulevard
0.81 mi · 3%
Pershing Avenue
0.72 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Hamilton Middletown Road

Continue on Hamilton Middletown Road

9.54 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
20.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Miami
00h 19m from Upper Arlington
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Upper Arlington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ross.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Upper Arlington to Ross?

The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

New Miami is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Upper Arlington and 12.1 miles from Ross.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Upper Arlington and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ross.

Stop Ideas Near New Miami

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around New Miami and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center
Meeting point 7.8 mi away

Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center

Middletown , OH
800 Lafayette Ave, Middletown, OH 45044
Rating 4.3/5 11 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.7 mi away

Trenton Utility Department

Trenton , OH
11 E State St, Trenton, OH 45067
Water utility company

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Miami.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

36 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

37 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

56 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

109 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Arlington and Ross. Straight-line distance: 20.31 mi (32.69 km).

Upper Arlington

#1 Upper Arlington

City in Ohio

Population35,369
Coordinates39.5161700, -84.3763300
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ross

County in Ohio, United States

Population669
Coordinates39.3122800, -84.6505000
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Start: Upper Arlington (-84.37633, 39.51617)
End: Ross (-84.6505, 39.31228)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.21 L · about $3.15
Round trip
$6.30
1.7 gal · 6.42 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.15 $6.30
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.61 $7.21
Premium $4.79 $4.07 $8.14
Diesel $4.30 $3.66 $7.32

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Upper Arlington and Ross. The current time is 07:38:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.