How far is Cincinnati, OH from Hamilton, OH?
The driving distance from Cincinnati, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cincinnati and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cincinnati and Hamilton.
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Start on Ohio Avenue
104 m · 21 sec · Ohio Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Calhoun Street
1728 ft · 57 sec · Calhoun Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Clifton Avenue
2.6 mi · 6 min · Clifton Avenue
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Turn left onto Spring Grove Avenue
1032 ft · 28 sec · Spring Grove Avenue
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Turn right onto Winton Road
3.9 mi · 8 min · Winton Road
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Take the ramp left toward SR 126 West: Ronald Reagan Highway
1454 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Hamilton Avenue, North College Hill, Mount Healthy
1687 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
5.9 mi · 10 min · Hamilton Avenue
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Continue on Pleasant Avenue
5.3 mi · 8 min · Pleasant Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
2453 ft · 49 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
2323 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto South 2nd Street
1707 ft · 53 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn right onto High Street
58 m · 7 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 Cincinnati and Hamilton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Hamilton Avenue
Turn right onto Hamilton Avenue
5.91 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cincinnati and Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance 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 Cincinnati to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.3 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mount Healthy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Cincinnati and 20.6 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.08 one way or $8.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cincinnati and Partly Cloudy then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Healthy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Cincinnati City Hall
Dayton City Building
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Healthy.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cincinnati and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 18.99 mi (30.56 km).
#1 Cincinnati
The third most populous city in Ohio and the center of the Cincinnati metropolitan area.
| Population | 304,548 |
| Coordinates | 39.1271100, -84.5143900 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| 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: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.08 | $8.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.67 | $9.33 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.73 | $9.47 |
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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