How far is Archbold, OH from Hamilton, OH?
The driving distance from Archbold, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 162.3 miles (261.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 16m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Archbold and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Archbold and Hamilton.
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Start on Stryker Street
72 m · 9 sec · Stryker Street
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Turn right onto South Defiance Street
5.5 mi · 10 min · South Defiance Street
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto State Route 66 North
9 mi · 16 min · State Route 66 North
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Continue on North Clinton Street
1247 ft · 28 sec · North Clinton Street
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Take the ramp right
1407 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto County Highway C-143
3.9 mi · 5 min · County Highway C-143
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Continue straight
18.1 mi · 25 min
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Turn right
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
34 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
16.4 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
82.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Eaton Road
27 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Eaton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Eaton Road
6.7 mi · 9 min · Hamilton Eaton Road
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Continue on North Riverside Drive
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Riverside Drive
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Continue on North 3rd Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Street
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Turn slight left onto North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
2614 ft · 1 min · North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn right onto High Street
953 ft · 41 sec · High Street
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Continue on High Street
69 m · 15 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Archbold and Hamilton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
County Highway C-143
Continue straight
82.5 mi · 01h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving Archbold and Sunny near Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Archbold to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 162.3 miles (261.2 km) and usually takes 03h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Montezuma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.2 miles from Archbold and 81.2 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:26 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.23 one way or $42.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Archbold and Sunny near Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near Montezuma
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montezuma.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Archbold and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 147.22 mi (236.93 km).
#1 Archbold
City in Fulton County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 4,289 |
| Coordinates | 41.5214400, -84.3071700 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hamilton
The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.
| Population | 62,148 |
| Coordinates | 39.3995000, -84.5613400 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 261 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $21.23 | $42.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $24.31 | $48.61 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $27.45 | $54.89 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $24.66 | $49.32 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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