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Hamilton, OH Road Trips

Drivers starting from Hamilton, OH have 43 mapped routes to choose from, making it a accessible departure city in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 156-mile quick runs to 293-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Hamilton, OH head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Downtown Hamilton, OH, OH

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Trip Routes

45

Longest Drive

308.5 mi

Conneaut, OH

Quickest Drive

3h 24m

Tiffin, OH

Plan Around Hamilton, OH

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Hamilton, OH is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Trips from Hamilton, OH

Driving from Hamilton, OH

Expect an average of 239 miles and about 4h 39m behind the wheel when leaving Hamilton, OH. This is long-haul territory. Most routes stretch past the 250-mile mark, so pack snacks and plan fuel stops. The longest mapped route runs 293 miles (5h 34m), while the shortest is just 156 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Hamilton, OH are Geneva, OH (293.3 mi, 5h 34m), Montville, OH (288.5 mi, 5h 30m), Vienna, OH (285.3 mi, 5h 28m), Boardman, OH (285.2 mi, 5h 28m), and Campbell, OH (285 mi, 5h 28m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in OH currently averages around $3.71 per gallon. For the typical 239-mile trip from Hamilton, OH, budget about $35 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 43 mapped routes leaving Hamilton, OH and 2 routes heading into Hamilton, OH, covering 45 total connections. Distances range from 156 to 293 miles.

The longest mapped route from Hamilton, OH covers 293 miles and takes approximately 5h 34m. Shorter options start at just 156 miles.

The average route from Hamilton, OH runs about 239 miles with a drive time of roughly 4h 39m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.71/gallon for regular), the average 239-mile trip from Hamilton, OH costs roughly $35 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Hamilton, OH include Geneva, OH, Montville, OH, Vienna, OH and Boardman, OH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.

Hamilton, OH by the Numbers

Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Population

63,124

Median Income

$54,293

Median Home Value

$152,300

Median Age

34.7

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.

Hamilton, OH at a Glance

Founded

1794

Elevation

594 ft

Area

22 mi²

Notable People from Hamilton, OH

A sampling of people born in Hamilton, OH.

Steve Morse

Steve Morse

1954

American guitarist

Scott Walker

Scott Walker

1943–2019

British-American singer-songwriter, composer and record producer (1943–2019)

Eric Lange

Eric Lange

1973

American actor

Andrew R. Wheeler

Andrew R. Wheeler

1964

15th Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency

Eliza Pollock

Eliza Pollock

1840–1919

American archer (1840–1919)

Greg Dulli

Greg Dulli

1965

American musician

Leonard Nitz

1956

American racing cyclist

Fannie Hurst

Fannie Hurst

1889–1968

American novelist (1889–1968)

James Clear

James Clear

1985

American author and speaker

Landmarks & Historic Sites

Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Hamilton, OH.

Robinson-Schwenn Building

Robinson-Schwenn Building

historic former theater in Hamilton, Ohio, United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place
German Village Historic District

German Village Historic District

historic district in Ohio, United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place
Anderson–Shaffer House

Anderson–Shaffer House

historic residence in the city of Hamilton, Ohio, United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place
High Street Commercial Block

High Street Commercial Block

historic district in Hamilton, Ohio, United States

National Register of Historic Places listed place

City data from Wikidata (Q852673), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.

Traveler Guide to Hamilton, OH

Hamilton is a city of 63,000 people (2020) in Butler County, Ohio.

1 Pyramid Hill Sculpture Park, 1763 Hamilton Cleves Rd, ☏ +1 513-868-1234. A 300-acre sculpture park. Has an ancient sculpture museum on site. 2 Fernald Preserve, 7400 Willey Rd, ☏ +1 513-648-3330. 7AM-dusk. A reclaimed site on top of a former nuclear material processing plant. The visitors center has information on area history. Free. (updated Mar 2018) 3 Miami University Hamilton, 1601 University Blvd, ☏ +1 513-785-3000. (updated Jun 2020) 4 Butler County Courthouse. A historic courthouse, built in 1885 in the Second Empire architectural style. The large octagonal stone clocktower on the roof makes this building easy to identify. (updated Sep 2019) The Conservatory at Miami Hamilton, 1601 University Blvd, [email protected]. (updated Jul 2019) 5 Hollow Earth Monument (Monument to John Symmes Jr.), 401 S Third St (Symmes Park), ☏ +1 513-785-7055. A monument to area local John Symmes Jr. who proposed an updated Hollow Earth model in 1818. The monument features a stone carving of his model, which features large holes to the inner Earth at the poles. Free. (updated Sep 2019)

1 Stricker's Grove. - located in Hamilton 2 Butler County Fair. (updated Nov 2018) 3 Hamilton Joes (Foundation Field). (updated Jul 2019)

Jolly's. (updated Jul 2019) Wings on Brookwood, 147 N Brookwood Ave, ☏ +1 513-844-1312. M 5PM-10PM, Tu F Sa 11AM-11PM, W Th 11AM-10PM, Su noon-10PM. Serves chicken and pub fare with a number of sauces of varying spiciness. (updated Sep 2019) Flubs, 981 Eaton Ave, ☏ +1-513-896-6696. M-Th 11AM-9PM, F Sa 11AM-9:30PM, Su noon-9PM. Closed during the winter. Serves soft serve ice cream and frozen treats. (updated Sep 2019) Hyde's, 130 S Erie Blvd, ☏ +1 513-892-1287. M-Sa 6:30AM-9PM, Su 7:30AM-9PM. A family restaurant that serves home style meals. Specializes in pies for dessert. (updated Sep 2019) True West Coffee, 313 Main St, ☏ +1 513-668-1488. M-Th 6:30AM-8PM, F 6:30AM-10PM, Sa 8AM-8PM, Su 9AM-5PM. (updated Sep 2019) Jocko’s World Famous Chicken & Seafood (Jocko’s), 725 High St (east along High Street), ☏ +1 513-894-0444. M-Th 10:45AM-9:30PM, F Sa 10:45AM-10PM, Su 10:45AM-9PM. (updated Sep 2019) Taqueria Paisano's (east along High Street). (updated Sep 2019)

1 North Second Tap and Bottle Shop, 134 N 2nd St, ☏ +1 513-805-7796. (updated Mar 2019)

Courtyard Hamilton (Marriott), 1 Riverfront Plaza, ☏ +1 513-896-6200. ~$120. (updated Jul 2019)

The nearest commercial passenger air service to Hamilton is at either Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG IATA) or Dayton International Airport (DAY IATA), both located approximately 50 miles away. 1 Butler County Regional Airport (HAO IATA, Hogan Field), 2820 Airport Rd E, ☏ +1 513-887-0444. Located in Hamilton, provides General aviation services for small private aircraft. Charter flights are available here. Offers free Wi-Fi at the terminal. (updated Sep 2019) There are no scheduled passenger rail service to Hamilton or Butler County, although Amtrak runs its Cardinal train through the county three times per week. The nearest Amtrak station is Union Terminal in Cincinnati. US 127 runs north-south through Hamilton, connecting the city with Eaton and Greenville to the north and Fairfield and Cincinnati to the south. Ohio 129 crosses Hamilton west to east, with the portion east of the city constructed as a limited-access highway, providing a direct connection to Interstate 75 near West Chester. Other state highways in Hamilton include Ohio 4 to Fairfield and Middletown, Ohio 128 southwest to Ross and Cleves, and Ohio 177 northwest to Richmond, Indiana.

Travel tips adapted from Hamilton (Ohio) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.

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