How far is Brookville, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Brookville, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 45m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
157.29 mi
02h 52m
Flight
128.26 mi
206.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
128.26 mi
Kilometers
206.42 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.29 mi
Kilometers
253.14 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:47 AM EDT
Return by in Brookville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookville
2026-04-19T02:54
Arrive Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookville
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
Frankfort
OH

City in Ross County, Ohio, United States of America

From Brookville
84.9 mi
01h 26m
To Hamilton
72.4 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Luhrig Road

    2 mi · 8 min · Luhrig Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Plains Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Plains Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    33 m · 4 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    2333 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on US 33 East, US 50 West, SR 32 West: Pomeroy, Chillicothe

    1354 ft · 38 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    1506 ft · 19 sec · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Bentbrook Drive

    7.1 mi · 9 min · East Bentbrook Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    27.9 mi · 32 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1688 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    127 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    29.6 mi · 35 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 35 West: Dayton

    40 mi · 43 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati

    1572 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Old United States Highway 35

    1.5 km · 1 min · Old United States Highway 35

  16. 16

    Turn left onto I 71 South: Cincinnati

    1683 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    39.5 mi · 43 min

  18. 18

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

    1504 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Kings Mills Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Kings Mills Road

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left

    922 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1390 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Mason Road

    2220 ft · 44 sec · Mason Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mason Road

    54 m · 4 sec · Mason Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Mason Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Liberty Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Liberty Way

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Cox Lane

    1581 ft · 32 sec · Cox Lane

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Boulevard

    92 m · 6 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard

    1274 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  32. 32

    Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Butler County Veterans Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on High Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · High Street

  34. 34

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookville 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
35 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 35 West
40 mi · 25%
I 71 South
39.8 mi · 25%
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
29.3 mi · 19%
Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi · 6%
East Bentbrook Drive
7.07 mi · 4%
Kings Mills Road
3.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 35 West

Keep slight left to continue on US 35 West: Dayton

40 mi · 00h 43m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29 mi
128.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frankfort
01h 26m from Brookville
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brookville and Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.3 miles (253.1 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.9 miles from Brookville and 72.4 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.56 one way or $41.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brookville and Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Frankfort

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Frankfort, 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 Frankfort.

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

78 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Maysville

98 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

113 mi away
99 15th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookville and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 128.26 mi (206.42 km).

Brookville

#1 Brookville

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

Population5,882
Coordinates39.3445200, -82.1609800
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Luhrig Road (-82.161367, 39.344363)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 253 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.55 gal
21.01 L · about $20.56
Round trip
$41.13
11.1 gal · 42.02 L
Estimated CO2
49.3 kg one way
Round trip: 98.6 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.56 $41.13
Mid-grade $4.24 $23.54 $47.09
Premium $4.79 $26.58 $53.17
Diesel $4.30 $23.89 $47.77

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookville and Hamilton. The current time is 02:54:33.

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.