Cincinnati I74 to I75 SB

X 2 on taking the I-275 bypass plus the shortcut in IN 1. We did it last week and will be doing it in reverse tomorrow. Signs on IN 1 say "No big Trucks" but we've done it many times with a Class C motorhome pulling a toad. Really no problem, just a little slower than the Interstates but cuts off quite a distance. You don't go into Ohio at all with that route (I-74 to IN 1 to I-275 to I-75).

take the by-pass, it's shorter, less congested and more scenic.

There has be construction on 75 starting just before the 275 splint and going south to below the split. Not sure how far since I was just going to the airport for a pick up. I suggest you check with KY or AAA on status. When I was on it the backup involved both 75 and both directions of 275.

Thanks Matt and DutchmenSport!

We travel that route often. We take Highway 9 out of Pendleton and hit 74 Southward to Cincy. We never go the downtown Cincy route. Take the 275 route, then hit 75 going on South. You'll find it much more enjoyable, less traffic, less congestion, and you'll never know you are actually circling a large city. It's all country interstate driving. You'll come in and out of Indiana about 3 times. We always get a laugh about that.

If you want a bit of a scenic journey, from I-74, take Highway 1. It dumps into 275. It will cut several miles off your route, but it's also slow driving through small burgs and such. But, it's really a pretty drive.

While the coin toss may be as good as any, we frequently just roll through Cinci on I-75. When there was no construction (and I have not checked recently), it was no worse than any other interstate.

However, the I-275 south idea has a lot of charm. I have never driven that road, but just being outside of the city and getting to Kentucky sooner cannot be bad.

If it were actually my call, I would check with both AAA and Google for the latest conditions.

Matt