Hamilton, OH to Massillon, OH is 227.2 miles and takes about 4h 27m via I 71, I 70, and US 30, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, specifically within Ohio, making it a straightforward drive. With over 90% of the route on highways, expect a predominantly high-speed experience. This is a practical, single-day option for those looking to cover ground efficiently between these two Ohio cities.
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
113.6 miles from Hamilton, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
67 mi
1h 13m
I 70
51.1 mi
55m
US 30
45.3 mi
56m
I 675
24.7 mi
28m
I 75
13.3 mi
15m
Hamilton Middletown Road
6.4 mi
7m
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.5 mi
8m
I 670
4.3 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 67 mi, about 1h 13m
Traffic on I-70
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 50 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,416 veh/hr typical
· worst 4,018
Quietest
2 AM
~373 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 104 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 Massillon, OH.
1
Start on SR 129; SR 177
0.7 mi·1 min·High Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto SR 4
0.6 mi·50 sec·North Erie Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on SR 4
0.6 mi·41 sec·Fairgrove Avenue
4
Continue on SR 4
6.4 mi·7 min·Hamilton Middletown Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon
6
Continue on SR 63
4.5 mi·8 min·Hamilton Lebanon Road East
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn straight onto SR 63
0.1 mi·9 sec·SR 63
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 75 North: DaytonUse the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 75
13 mi·15 min·I 75
10
Take the exit
1.4 mi·1 min
Exit 43Toward I 675 North: ColumbusUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 675
16 mi·18 min·I 675
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 675
9.0 mi·10 min·I 675
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 26AToward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
14
Merge onto I 70; SR 4
1.9 mi·1 min·I 70; SR 4
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
49 mi·53 min·I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670
4.3 mi·5 min·I 670
Toward I 670 East: AirportUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto North Innerbelt
0.2 mi·15 sec·North Innerbelt
Toward I 71: Cincinnati, ClevelandUse the slight right lane.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·41 sec
Toward I 71 North: ClevelandUse the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 71 North: ClevelandUse the slight left lane.
20
Merge onto I 71
67 mi·1 hr 13 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 176Toward US 30: Mansfield, WoosterUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·12 sec
Toward US 30 East: Wooster, College of WoosterUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto US 30
45 mi·56 min·US 30
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 181Toward SR 241: Massillon, BrewsterUse the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Turn left onto SR 241
0.3 mi·36 sec·Millersburg Road Southwest
26
Continue on Millersburg Road Southwest
1.5 mi·2 min·Millersburg Road Southwest
27
Continue on Main Avenue West
1.4 mi·2 min·Main Avenue West
28
Continue on SR 172
0.6 mi·1 min·Lincoln Way West
29
Arrive at destination
SR 172; SR 241
Trip Plan
Given the 4h 27m estimated drive time, leaving Hamilton, OH in the morning is ideal to maximize daylight. The route is primarily highway, so plan your single stop strategically, perhaps around the halfway point or when you need a break. With a fuel cost estimated around $35, keep an eye on your gauge, especially before longer stretches like the 67 miles on I 71. This is a manageable one-day drive, so you have flexibility to depart later if needed, but remember that traffic can increase closer to urban areas as the day progresses.
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 113.6 miles from Hamilton, OH, or about 2h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67 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 50 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 113.6 miles or 2h 12m 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 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Massillon, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, OH
This is one driving day of about 227.2 miles and 4h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 50 miles from Hamilton, 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 67 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 27 and 223 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
27 mi into trip|~35m in
Take the exit toward I 675 North: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43
Toward I 675 North: Columbus
8
109.2 mi into trip|~2h 7m in|North Innerbelt
Keep slight right at fork onto North Innerbelt toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland
8
177.1 mi into trip|~3h 22m in
Take the exit toward US 30: Mansfield, Wooster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 176
Toward US 30: Mansfield, Wooster
8
177.7 mi into trip|~3h 23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 30 East: Wooster, College of Wooster
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 30 East: Wooster, College of Wooster
8
223 mi into trip|~4h 19m in
Take the exit toward SR 241: Massillon, Brewster
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 181
Toward SR 241: Massillon, Brewster
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$35.55 one way
$71.09 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg80 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.47
$40.02
$80.04
premium
$5.06
$45.23
$90.45
diesel
$6.18
$55.27
$110.54
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$36
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 79.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-12.
Driving Electric?
About $24 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
68.2
0
$23.86
$10.91
Efficient EV
56.8
0
$19.88
$9.09
EV Truck/SUV
90.9
1
$31.81
$14.54
Gas CO2
79 kg
EV CO2
27 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 Oct 18, 2026
Origin
Hamilton, OH
Late night
in Hamilton on Monday
Local time
2:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Widespread Frost then Sunny
E 0 to 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 3:26AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 2:57AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Destination
Massillon, OH
Late night
in Massillon on Monday
Local time
2:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Widespread Frost then Sunny
S 1 to 6 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 3:26AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued October 18 at 2:57AM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
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
3 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 27m 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.
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll be on highways for about 91% of this 227.2-mile drive. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 67 miles on I 71. Expect a mostly highway profile, meaning you'll encounter numerous exits and interchanges typical of major interstates. The transition to surface roads will occur late in the trip, closer to Massillon.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 67 mi on I 71.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 27 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 227.2 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 27 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.2 miles (North Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 177.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,224 ft596 ft
Total Climb
1,068 ft
Total Descent
716 ft
Highest Point
1,224 ft
~162.3 mi in
Elevation Range
627 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hamilton, OH and Massillon, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland, Wooster and College Of Wooster.
Cleveland
109.2 mi in|~2h 7m|via North Innerbelt
Wooster
177.1 mi in|~3h 22m
College Of Wooster
177.7 mi in|~3h 23m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 27m. Total distance: 227.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 27m 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 67 miles on I 71. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 25 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Massillon, 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. There are 25 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 27 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.2 miles (North Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 177.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.5 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.9 hours — manageable with a long break at Massillon, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
