Origin
Hamilton, OH
Evening in Hamilton on Friday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, OH to Lockland, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
28m
Distance
18 mi
29 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 30m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 33m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Hamilton, OH to Lockland, OH covers 18 miles and takes about 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Bypass 4, Mill Creek Expressway, Dixie Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 4.2 miles on Bypass 4. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.76 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Bypass 4 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Mill Creek Expressway | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Dixie Highway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Circle Freeway | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| High Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Butler County Veterans Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
| Springfield Pike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| West Wyoming Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Bypass 4
— 4.2 mi, about 5m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 20 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
7 AM
~4,429 veh/hr typical · worst 5,492
Quietest
2 AM
~484 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 101 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, OH and Lockland, OH.
1
Start on SR 129; SR 177
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
High Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on SR 129
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Butler County Veterans Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 18
Toward SR 4 Bypass: Middletown, Fairfield
Use the slight right lane.
4
Turn right onto SR 4 Bypass
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Bypass 4
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
522 ft
·
14 sec
6
Turn left
186 ft
·
10 sec
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto SR 4
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Dixie Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on SR 4
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Springfield Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 275
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 275 East: Dayton
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
this road
Toward I 275 East: Dayton
12
Merge onto I 275
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Circle Freeway
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 43A
Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on this road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
Exit 43A
Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
15
Merge onto I 75
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Mill Creek Expressway
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
455 ft
·
26 sec
Exit 12
Toward Reading, Lockland
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn right onto South Cooper Avenue
232 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Cooper Avenue
18
Turn left onto West Wyoming Avenue
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
West Wyoming Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
19
Turn right onto Anna Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Anna Street
20
Continue on Hillside Avenue
501 ft
·
24 sec
·
Hillside Avenue
21
Turn right
142 ft
·
10 sec
22
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 3 and 17.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward SR 4 Bypass: Middletown, Fairfield
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 18
Toward SR 4 Bypass: Middletown, Fairfield
6
7.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
10 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 275 East: Dayton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 275 East: Dayton
7
12.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43A
Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
8
17.5 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward Reading, Lockland
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 12
Toward Reading, Lockland
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.76 one way
$5.53 round trip
$3.90/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $3.12 | $6.24 |
| premium | $4.98 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $3.97 | $7.94 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| Efficient EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.2 | 0 | $2.52 | $1.15 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
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.
Destination
Lockland, OH
Evening in Lockland on Friday
Local time
5:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
2 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
28m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
18 mi in 28m — 34% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Bypass 4.
34% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.2 mi on Bypass 4.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 18 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
758 ft
570 ft
Total Climb
270 ft
Total Descent
284 ft
Highest Point
758 ft
~3.9 mi in
Elevation Range
188 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 Hamilton, OH to Lockland, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Fairfield along the way.
Fairfield
3 mi in
|
~4m
About the Cities
Starting in Hamilton, OH
Full guide →Founded 1794
Hamilton is a city of 63,000 people (2020) in Butler County, Ohio.
Top landmarks
- • 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
Arriving in Lockland, OH
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 28m. Total distance: 18 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (34%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.2 miles on Bypass 4. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Lockland, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Lockland, OH before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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