Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
25.9 mi
42 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
The Village of Indian Hill, OH
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Hamilton, OH
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This 25.9-mile drive from The Village of Indian Hill to Hamilton, Ohio, is a manageable 43-minute trip, making it an ideal single-day excursion. You'll primarily navigate via Circle Freeway and Bypass 4, with a portion on Montgomery Road. With a modest estimated fuel cost of just $4, this route offers an economical way to travel within the Midwest. The mixed driving profile suggests a varied experience, not a monotonous stretch of highway. Given its short duration, you won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Circle Freeway | 8.1 mi | 9m |
| Bypass 4 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Montgomery Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Dixie Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| Blome Road | 1.8 mi | 4m |
| High Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Butler County Veterans Highway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Drake Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between The Village of Indian Hill, OH and Hamilton, OH.
Start on this road
Turn sharp left
Turn right
Turn left onto Shawnee Run Road
Turn right onto Drake Road
Turn left onto Camargo Road
Turn sharp right onto Blome Road
Continue on Spooky Hollow Road
Continue on Cooper Road
Turn right onto Main Street
Turn slight right
Turn slight right onto US 22; SR 3
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 275
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto SR 4
Continue on SR 4
Turn right onto SR 4 Bypass
Turn left
Merge onto SR 129
Continue on SR 129
Continue on SR 129; SR 177
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 15.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn sharp left
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Turn right onto Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward I 275 West
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward SR 4: Fairfield, Springdale
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 4: Fairfield, Hamilton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$4.02 one way
$8.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.01 | $10.01 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.72 | $11.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
| Efficient EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.63 | $1.66 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in The Village of Indian Hill on Sunday
Local time
10:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Destination
Morning in Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
10:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a mixed driving experience on this route, with 31% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 8.1 miles on Circle Freeway, providing a chance for steady progress. As you transition between Circle Freeway, Bypass 4, and Montgomery Road, the character of the drive will likely shift, offering a blend of faster-paced sections and potentially more local traffic. This variety means you won't be stuck in a single driving mode for the entire 43-minute duration.
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 early in the drive.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 25.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 43m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.2 miles (Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from The Village of Indian Hill, OH to Hamilton, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Springdale along the way.
Springdale
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 43m. Total distance: 25.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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