How far is Boardman, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Boardman, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 278.1 miles (447.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.3 miles (377.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
278.07 mi
04h 30m
Flight
234.31 mi
377.08 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.31 mi
Kilometers
377.08 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
278.07 mi
Kilometers
447.51 km
Drive Time
04h 30m

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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 04h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM EDT
Return by in Boardman
Thu, Apr 23, 9:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Boardman
2026-04-23T00:39
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Boardman
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Boardman
138.8 mi
02h 15m
To Hamilton
139.2 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    16 m · 9 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Boardman Canfield Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Boardman Canfield Road

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 11: Youngstown

    2046 ft · 50 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Cleveland

    3111 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    4.4 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, Mason

    1504 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Kings Mills Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Kings Mills Road

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left

    922 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1390 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mason Road

    2220 ft · 44 sec · Mason Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mason Road

    54 m · 4 sec · Mason Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Mason Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Liberty Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Liberty Way

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Cox Lane

    1581 ft · 32 sec · Cox Lane

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Boulevard

    92 m · 6 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard

    1274 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Butler County Veterans Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on High Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · High Street

  28. 28

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Boardman 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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
3 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
185 mi · 66%
I 80 West
44.2 mi · 16%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 7%
Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi · 3%
SR 11
6.81 mi · 2%
Boardman Canfield Road
3.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 30m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+43.8 mi
234.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
02h 15m from Boardman
Leave By
7:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Boardman and Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 278.1 miles (447.5 km) and usually takes 04h 30m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.8 miles from Boardman and 139.2 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 234.3 miles (377.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.8 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 7:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.35 one way or $72.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 87.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Boardman and Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marengo, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Boardman and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 234.31 mi (377.08 km).

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#1 Boardman

City in Oregon, USA

Population38,592
Coordinates41.0242300, -80.6628500
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-80.662709, 41.024229)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 448 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.81 gal
37.14 L · about $36.35
Round trip
$72.69
19.62 gal · 74.28 L
Estimated CO2
87.2 kg one way
Round trip: 174.4 kg / 384 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $36.35 $72.69
Mid-grade $4.24 $41.61 $83.23
Premium $4.79 $46.99 $93.98
Diesel $4.30 $42.22 $84.44

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 Boardman and Hamilton. The current time is 00:39:00.

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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.