How far is Chagrin Falls, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Chagrin Falls, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 246.7 miles (397 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 218.3 miles (351.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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
246.68 mi
04h 03m
Flight
218.36 mi
351.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
218.36 mi
Kilometers
351.42 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.68 mi
Kilometers
397 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:38 AM EDT
Return by in Chagrin Falls
Sun, Apr 19, 5:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chagrin Falls
2026-04-18T21:34
Arrive Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
8:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Chagrin Falls
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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Chagrin Falls
123.5 mi
02h 01m
To Hamilton
123.2 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph S
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chagrin Falls and Hamilton.

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    788 ft · 35 sec · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Street

    96 m · 11 sec · North Street

  3. 3

    Continue on East Orange Street

    3230 ft · 2 min · East Orange Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Bentleyville Road

    2813 ft · 1 min · Bentleyville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Bentleyville Road

    2486 ft · 1 min · Bentleyville Road

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto Miles Road

    817 ft · 23 sec · Miles Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Sulphur Springs Drive

    1.1 km · 2 min · Sulphur Springs Drive

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Hawthorne Parkway

    67 m · 10 sec · Hawthorne Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Arbor Lane

    2523 ft · 1 min · Arbor Lane

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Cannon Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Cannon Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Cannon Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cannon Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Rockside Road

    2569 ft · 58 sec · Rockside Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward I 271 South, I 480 East

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    3010 ft · 43 sec · Outerbelt South Freeway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    24.3 mi · 27 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    113.2 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  19. 19

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

    1504 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Kings Mills Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Kings Mills Road

  21. 21

    Turn sharp left

    922 ft · 16 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1390 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Mason Road

    2220 ft · 44 sec · Mason Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mason Road

    54 m · 4 sec · Mason Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Mason Road

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Liberty Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Liberty Way

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Cox Lane

    1581 ft · 32 sec · Cox Lane

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Boulevard

    92 m · 6 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard

    1274 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  33. 33

    Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Butler County Veterans Highway

  34. 34

    Continue on High Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · High Street

  35. 35

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chagrin Falls 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
36 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt East Freeway
220 mi · 89%
Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi · 4%
Cannon Road
3.93 mi · 2%
Kings Mills Road
3.43 mi · 1%
Mason Road
1.92 mi · 1%
High Street
1.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt East Freeway

Merge slight left

113 mi · 02h 03m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
218.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
02h 01m from Chagrin Falls
Leave By
8:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Chagrin Falls and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Chagrin Falls to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 246.7 miles (397 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.5 miles from Chagrin Falls and 123.2 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 218.3 miles (351.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 8:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.23 one way or $64.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chagrin Falls and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 218.36 mi (351.42 km).

Chagrin Falls

#1 Chagrin Falls

Village in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Population3,914
Coordinates41.4361600, -81.3865000
Altitude306
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: High Street (-81.386645, 41.436261)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 397 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.7 gal
32.95 L · about $32.23
Round trip
$64.47
17.4 gal · 65.9 L
Estimated CO2
77.3 kg one way
Round trip: 154.6 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $32.23 $64.47
Mid-grade $4.24 $36.91 $73.81
Premium $4.79 $41.67 $83.35
Diesel $4.30 $37.44 $74.89

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 Chagrin Falls and Hamilton. The current time is 21:34:58.

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.