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.
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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.
Continue From Hamilton, OH
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Hamilton, OH
Hamilton, OH to Geneva, OH
Hamilton, OH to Montville, OH
Hamilton, OH to Vienna, OH
Hamilton, OH to Boardman, OH
Hamilton, OH to Campbell, OH
Hamilton, OH to McDonald, OH
Hamilton, OH to Girard, OH
Hamilton, OH to Niles, OH
Hamilton, OH to Middlefield, OH
Hamilton, OH to Mentor-on-the-Lake, OH
Hamilton, OH to East Liverpool, OH
Hamilton, OH to East Cleveland, OH
Hamilton, OH to Bainbridge, OH
Hamilton, OH to Lyndhurst, OH
Hamilton, OH to South Russell, OH
Hamilton, OH to Solon, OH
Hamilton, OH to Bedford Heights, OH
Hamilton, OH to Island Creek, 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
1954
American guitarist
Scott Walker
1943–2019
British-American singer-songwriter, composer and record producer (1943–2019)
Eric Lange
1973
American actor
Andrew R. Wheeler
1964
15th Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency
Eliza Pollock
1840–1919
American archer (1840–1919)
Greg Dulli
1965
American musician
Leonard Nitz
1956
American racing cyclist
Fannie Hurst
1889–1968
American novelist (1889–1968)
James Clear
1985
American author and speaker
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Hamilton, OH.
Robinson-Schwenn Building
historic former theater in Hamilton, Ohio, United States
German Village Historic District
historic district in Ohio, United States
Anderson–Shaffer House
historic residence in the city of Hamilton, Ohio, United States
High Street Commercial Block
historic district in Hamilton, Ohio, United States
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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