How far is Ada, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Ada, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
128.04 mi
02h 08m
Flight
102.4 mi
164.79 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.4 mi
Kilometers
164.79 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.04 mi
Kilometers
206.06 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 AM EDT
Return by in Ada
Thu, Apr 23, 2:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ada
2026-04-22T22:11
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ada
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Piqua
OH

City in Ohio

From Ada
62.7 mi
01h 04m
To Hamilton
65.4 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ada and Hamilton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ada and Hamilton.

  1. 1

    Start on East Lincoln Avenue

    44 m · 10 sec · East Lincoln Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    2666 ft · 1 min · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West North Avenue

    10.1 mi · 15 min · West North Avenue

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Ada Road

    35 m · 3 sec · Ada Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Ada Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Ada Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Findlay Road

    2673 ft · 1 min · Findlay Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 South: Dayton

    2274 ft · 46 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    72 mi · 1 hr 19 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    25.2 mi · 30 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 63 West: Monroe

    700 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Hamilton Lebanon Road East

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Lebanon Road East

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Middletown

    872 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    80 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hamilton Middletown Road

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Middletown Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Fairgrove Avenue

    3235 ft · 44 sec · Fairgrove Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on North Erie Boulevard

    3253 ft · 51 sec · North Erie Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto High Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · High Street

  19. 19

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ada and Hamilton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
97.6 mi · 76%
West North Avenue
10.1 mi · 8%
Hamilton Middletown Road
6.5 mi · 5%
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.47 mi · 3%
Ada Road
2.91 mi · 2%
High Street
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

72 mi · 01h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
102.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piqua
01h 04m from Ada
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Ada and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ada to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 128.1 miles (206.1 km) and usually takes 02h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Piqua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.7 miles from Ada and 65.4 miles from Hamilton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 102.4 miles (164.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.75 one way or $33.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Ada and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Piqua

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Piqua and the surrounding midpoint area.
B & D Pizza & Subs
Food stop 14.2 mi away

B & D Pizza & Subs

Gettysburg , OH
130 E Main St, Gettysburg, OH 45328, United States
Rating 4.8/5 38 reviews Pizza restaurant,Italian restaurant
Gettysburg Community Park
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Gettysburg Community Park

Bradford , OH
8191 New Harrison-Bradford Rd, Bradford, OH 45308, United States
Rating 4.4/5 7 reviews Park
Tipp City Hall
Meeting point 10.1 mi away

Tipp City Hall

Tipp City , OH
260 S Garber Dr, Tipp City, OH 45371
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City Hall
Lazy R Campground
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

Lazy R Campground

Bradford , OH
8714 Old US Rte 36, Bradford, OH 45308, United States
Rating 4.3/5 66 reviews Campground

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Piqua.

RAIL

Connersville station

94 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

108 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

117 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

119 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ada and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 102.4 mi (164.79 km).

Ada

#1 Ada

Village in Hardin County, Ohio, United States

Population5,532
Coordinates40.7695000, -83.8227100
Altitude292
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: East Lincoln Avenue (-83.822712, 40.769419)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.52 gal
17.1 L · about $16.75
Round trip
$33.49
9.04 gal · 34.2 L
Estimated CO2
40.2 kg one way
Round trip: 80.3 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.75 $33.49
Mid-grade $4.24 $19.17 $38.35
Premium $4.79 $21.65 $43.30
Diesel $4.30 $19.45 $38.91

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ada and Hamilton. The current time is 22:11:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.