This 220.8-mile journey from Barberton, Ohio, to Hamilton, Ohio, is a straightforward highway-focused drive that can comfortably be completed in about 4 hours and 15 minutes. With 91% of the route on highways, it's designed for efficient travel, making it an excellent option for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate via I-71 and I-76, with Butler County Veterans Highway also playing a role in your journey. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $34, which is quite reasonable for a trip of this length. Both your origin and destination are within the Midwest region, so expect a consistent regional feel throughout your travels. This route is ideal for those who prioritize reaching their destination quickly and efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
110.4 miles from Barberton, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 7m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
183.5 mi
3h 20m
I 76
15.1 mi
17m
Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi
10m
Kings Mills Road
2 mi
3m
Mason Road
1.9 mi
3m
High Street
1.7 mi
3m
US 42
1.6 mi
2m
Barber Road
1.2 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 183.5 mi, about 3h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Barberton, OH and Hamilton, OH.
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Start on this road
162 ft·13 sec·this road
2
Turn left
128 ft·9 sec
3
Turn slight left onto West Park Avenue
401 ft·19 sec·West Park Avenue
4
Turn right onto 2nd Street Northwest
0.3 mi·58 sec·2nd Street Northwest
5
At end of road, turn left onto West Hopocan Avenue
0.1 mi·25 sec·West Hopocan Avenue
6
Turn right onto 4th Street Northwest
0.5 mi·1 min·4th Street Northwest
7
Continue on Barber Road
1.2 mi·2 min·Barber Road
Use the left lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 76 West, US 224 West: LodiUse the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 76; US 224
15 mi·17 min·I 76; US 224
10
Take the exit
1.2 mi·2 min
Exit 1AToward I 71 South: ColumbusUse the slight right lane.
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Merge onto I 71
102 mi·1 hr 51 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
82 mi·1 hr 29 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 25Toward SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, MasonUse the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto SR 741
2.0 mi·3 min·Kings Mills Road
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn sharp left onto US 42
0.2 mi·15 sec·US 42
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on US 42
1.5 mi·2 min·US 42
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi·29 sec·West Main Street
18
Turn right onto Mason Road
0.4 mi·44 sec·Mason Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Enter roundabout onto Mason Road
177 ft·3 sec·Mason Road
20
Continue on Mason Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Mason Road
Use the left lane.
21
Enter roundabout onto Mason Road
82 ft·1 sec·Mason Road
22
Continue on Mason Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Mason Road
23
Continue on Liberty Way
0.8 mi·1 min·Liberty Way
24
Turn right onto Cox Lane
0.3 mi·31 sec·Cox Lane
Use the right lane.
25
Enter roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard
302 ft·6 sec·Veterans Boulevard
26
Continue on Veterans Boulevard
0.2 mi·23 sec·Veterans Boulevard
27
Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi·10 min·Butler County Veterans Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
28
Continue on SR 129
1.7 mi·3 min·High Street
Use the straight lane.
29
Continue on SR 129; SR 177
228 ft·15 sec·High Street
Use the left lane.
30
Arrive at destination
SR 129; SR 177
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour and 15-minute duration, this trip is well-suited for a single day. To make the most of your drive, consider an early morning departure to avoid any potential midday traffic, especially as you navigate through more populated areas. With only one recommended stop and a significant portion on I-71, plan your breaks strategically. Ensure you have at least half a tank of fuel before departing Barberton, as the longest stretch is 183.5 miles. The estimated fuel cost of $34 is a good budget to keep in mind for this straightforward highway journey.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 110.4 miles from Barberton, OH, or about 2h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 183.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 49 miles or 1h in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 110.4 miles or 2h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hamilton, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Barberton, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Barberton, OH
This is one driving day of about 220.8 miles and 4h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 49 miles from Barberton, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 71 for about 183.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 204.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|West Hopocan Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto West Hopocan Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
8
2.2 mi into trip|~6m in
Take the ramp toward I 76 West, US 224 West: Lodi
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward I 76 West, US 224 West: Lodi
7
17.6 mi into trip|~24m in
Take the exit toward I 71 South: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 1A
Toward I 71 South: Columbus
8
202.3 mi into trip|~3h 47m in
Take the exit toward SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, Mason
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 25
Toward SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, Mason
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204.5 mi into trip|~3h 51m in|US 42
Turn sharp left onto US 42
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.27 one way
$68.53 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg77 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$38.03
$76.06
premium
$4.91
$42.67
$85.35
diesel
$5.61
$48.75
$97.50
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$34
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$59–$84
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 77.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $23 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
66.2
0
$23.18
$10.60
Efficient EV
55.2
0
$19.32
$8.83
EV Truck/SUV
88.3
1
$30.91
$14.13
Gas CO2
77 kg
EV CO2
26 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026
Origin
Barberton, OH
Late night
in Barberton on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hamilton, OH
Late night
in Hamilton on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
27 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 15m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
National Monument
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 175.1
Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...
16 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 7.6
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
Free
near mile 182.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 91% of your drive taking place on major interstates. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is an impressive 183.5 miles on I-71, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While primarily an interstate experience, the inclusion of Butler County Veterans Highway may offer slight variations in the driving environment as you approach your destination. Overall, this drive is characterized by its efficiency and consistent speed, minimizing complexity and maximizing forward momentum.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 183.5 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 76. You will hit about 20 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near West Hopocan Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 220.8 miles you will encounter 20 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (West Hopocan Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Barberton, OH to Hamilton, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Mason along the way.
Barberton is a city in Summit County.
In 1890, Akron industrialist Ohio C. Barber had an option on 550 acres of land in Norton on which he hoped to mine soda ash. When the soda ash venture fell through Mr. Barber, not wanting to give up his option on the land, saw the viability of developing his own planned community. Barberton was laid out around Ways Lake, which O. C. Barber renamed Lake Anna, after his only daughter, Anna Laura Barber. By 1910 the population of Barberton was 9,400 and this again doubled by 1920 to 18,811 and by 1960 to 33,805. In 1990, the population was 27,623.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 15m. Total distance: 220.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 183.5 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hamilton, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (West Hopocan Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 2.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Hamilton, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
