How far is Chester, OH from Hamilton, OH?
The driving distance from Chester, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 184.3 miles (296.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 08m.
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.
A city in Madison County, Ohio.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chester and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chester and Hamilton.
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Start on State Route 248
921 ft · 25 sec · State Route 248
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Turn left
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit right
9.6 mi · 12 min
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Continue straight
10.4 mi · 12 min
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Turn right
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right
60.3 mi · 1 hr 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 35 West: Dayton
40 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati
1572 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Old United States Highway 35
1.5 km · 1 min · Old United States Highway 35
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Turn left onto I 71 South: Cincinnati
1683 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
39.5 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, Mason
1504 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Kings Mills Road
2 mi · 4 min · Kings Mills Road
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Turn sharp left
922 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1390 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Mason Road
2220 ft · 44 sec · Mason Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mason Road
54 m · 4 sec · Mason Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Mason Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason Road
25 m · 2 sec · Mason Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Mason Road
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Continue on Liberty Way
1.3 km · 2 min · Liberty Way
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Turn right onto Cox Lane
1581 ft · 32 sec · Cox Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Boulevard
92 m · 6 sec · Veterans Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard
1274 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Boulevard
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Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Butler County Veterans Highway
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Continue on High Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · 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 Chester 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.
State Route 248
Merge slight right
60.2 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Chester and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chester to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 184.3 miles (296.6 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Anderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.4 miles from Chester and 91.9 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 10:42 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.08 one way or $48.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Chester and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near Anderson
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 Anderson.
Columbus, OH
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Maysville
Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chester and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 142.83 mi (229.86 km).
#1 Chester
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,107 |
| Coordinates | 39.0875800, -81.9226400 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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: 297 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $24.08 | $48.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $27.57 | $55.15 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $31.14 | $62.27 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $27.98 | $55.95 |
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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