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I-71 Interstate Road Conditions
I-71 Road Conditions & Weather
Radar and live pavement conditions along I-71 from Kentucky to Ohio — plus closures, road work and the drive broken down into 2 state-by-state stretches.
Updated Sep 15, 2026 2:03 AM UTC · 2 states · Mostly dry
Lowest 57°F near Akron, Ohio · Highest wind 7 mph near Columbus, Ohio
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Interstate 71 (I-71) runs from Louisville, Kentucky, to Cleveland, Ohio, providing a northeast–southwest route through the Midwest. It passes through cities such as Louisville, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Cleveland. Most of Route 71 is in Ohio, where closures are published on the state's own service, OHGO.
- Road system: Interstate Highway System
- Year of construction: 1960
- Length: 346 miles
Weather data from Sep 15, 2026 2:03 AM UTC
57°F
74°F
7 mph
30.13-30.26 inHg
Current I-71 Conditions by State
Ohio I-71 road conditions
Dry
- Cincinnati 67°F · 2 mph wind · Dry
- Columbus 64°F · 3 mph wind · Dry
- Cleveland 59°F · 2 mph wind · Dry
Measured state by state, I-71 runs 344 miles south to north from Louisville, Kentucky to Cleveland, Ohio, crossing 2 states. Its longest stretch is 248 miles across Ohio; its shortest is 96 miles in Kentucky.
| State | Miles | Share | Cities and mile markers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 96 | 28% | Louisville 0 |
| Ohio | 248 | 72% | Cincinnati 1 · Columbus 107 · Akron 220 (15 mi off) · Cleveland 248 |
Mile markers count from each state's southern line and start again at the next one, which is how most states number their exits as well. They are measured along the same road geometry these pages draw, so they land within a mile or two of the posted markers. A toll road that runs its own continuous numbering is the exception — on the New York Thruway the posts continue from New York City — and there the figure is how far into the state the place is rather than the number on the sign. Distances are measured state by state, never across a gap.
No full closures are reported on I-71 as of Sep 15, 2026 2:03 AM UTC, and no lane closures or roadworks either. Always check with the responsible state DOT before setting off.
Kentucky I-71 weather conditions
Summaries fetched Sep 14, 2026 12:03 PM UTC
Louisville, KY weather
- In Louisville, KY, the current weather features mostly sunny conditions with a temperature of 63.9°F and a dew point of 55.2°F
- The humidity is at 74%, contributing to a warm feel in the air
- Winds are light, blowing from the east at 5 to 10 mph
- The atmospheric pressure is measured at 30.15 inHg, indicating stable weather conditions
- However, there is an active heat advisory in effect from September 15, 2026, at 11:00 AM until September 16, 2026, at 7:00 PM
- While no significant weather impacts are currently affecting outdoor activities, it is advisable to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged exposure to heat during the advisory period
- Visibility is good at 9.9 miles.
Ohio I-71 weather conditions
Summaries fetched Sep 14, 2026 8:06 AM EDT
Cincinnati, OH weather
- The current weather in Cincinnati, OH, shows a temperature of 59°F with a dew point of 50.9°F, indicating a humidity level of 74%
- The air pressure is measured at 30.06 inHg
- Winds are coming from the east-southeast at 2.2 mph, providing a light breeze
- The sky is clear and sunny, contributing to good visibility of 9.9 miles
- There are no active weather alerts at this time.
Columbus, OH weather
- The current weather in Columbus, OH, shows a temperature of 56°F with a dew point of 50.7°F, resulting in a humidity level of 82%
- The atmospheric pressure is measured at 30.18 inHg
- Winds are coming from the north at 2.8 mph
- The weather is clear and sunny, with excellent visibility of 9.9 miles
- There are no precipitation events occurring at this time, and the UV index is at 0, indicating low exposure risk.
Cleveland, OH weather
- Currently, in Cleveland, OH, the weather is partly cloudy with a temperature of 64°F and a comfortable humidity level of 56%
- The wind is blowing from the east at 13 mph
- Visibility is good at 10.0 miles
- There is an active Beach Hazards Statement in effect from 3:52 AM to 10:00 AM today, which may affect outdoor activities near the water
- Overall, there are no significant weather impacts reported at this time.
Akron, OH weather
- Current weather conditions in Akron, OH indicate a temperature of 56°F with a dew point of 53°F and humidity at 89%
- The atmospheric pressure is steady at 30.2 inHg
- Winds are blowing from the east at 2.7 mph
- The visibility is good at 10 miles, and the weather is clear and sunny
- No significant weather alerts are in effect at this time.
I-71 Road Weather FAQ
- Is I-71 closed right now?
- No full closures are reported on I-71. No lane closures or roadworks are reported either.
- What are I-71 road conditions today?
- The map on this page colors the route along I-71 by what is on the pavement right now — dry, wet, slush, snow or ice — from radar and surface data, last updated Sep 15, 2026 2:03 AM UTC. Right now temperatures run from 57°F to 74°F and the strongest wind is 7 mph.
- How long is Interstate 71, and which states does it cross?
- Measured state by state, I-71 runs 344 miles south to north, from Louisville, Kentucky to Cleveland, Ohio, through 2 states: Kentucky and Ohio. The longest stretch is 248 miles across Ohio. Mile markers restart at each state line, so Columbus is around mile 107 in Ohio.
- How often are I-71 road conditions updated?
- The road surface and weather layers are rebuilt whenever this page is opened with data more than ten minutes old, and refreshed on a schedule in between, so nothing here is more than about two hours old even on a road nobody has looked at. Closures and road blocks are re-imported from the state 511 feeds every fifteen minutes, and the written state-by-state summaries are refreshed daily. Every section on this page carries the time its data was fetched.
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