How far is Clark, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Clark, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 191.1 miles (307.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.4 miles (255 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 27m 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
191.15 mi
03h 13m
Flight
158.44 mi
254.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.44 mi
Kilometers
254.99 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
191.15 mi
Kilometers
307.62 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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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 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Sat, Apr 18, 9:33 AM EDT
Return by in Clark
Sat, Apr 18, 12:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clark
2026-04-18T06:20
Arrive Hamilton
Sat, Apr 18, 9:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Clark
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Urbancrest
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From Clark
94.4 mi
01h 36m
To Hamilton
96.8 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 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 Clark and Hamilton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on County Road 19A

    19 m · 5 sec · County Road 19A

  2. 2

    Turn right

    14 mi · 21 min

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1865 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    37.3 mi · 44 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 79 South: Heath, 11th Street

    9.6 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    2227 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    19.2 mi · 21 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South

    1.5 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    1699 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    2411 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    76 mi · 1 hr 23 min · South Freeway

  16. 16

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

    1504 ft · 41 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Kings Mills Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Kings Mills Road

  18. 18

    Turn sharp left

    922 ft · 16 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1390 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Mason Road

    2220 ft · 44 sec · Mason Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mason Road

    54 m · 4 sec · Mason Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Mason Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Liberty Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Liberty Way

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Cox Lane

    1581 ft · 32 sec · Cox Lane

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Boulevard

    92 m · 6 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard

    1274 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Butler County Veterans Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on High Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · High Street

  32. 32

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Clark 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
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Freeway
76 mi · 40%
County Road 19A
37.3 mi · 20%
SR 79 South
29.3 mi · 15%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10.9 mi · 6%
Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi · 5%
Kings Mills Road
3.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Freeway

76 mi · 01h 23m

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
03h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.7 mi
158.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Urbancrest
01h 36m from Clark
Leave By
10:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Clark 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 Clark to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 191.1 miles (307.6 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Urbancrest is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.4 miles from Clark and 96.8 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 158.4 miles (255 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.7 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 10:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.97 one way or $49.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Urbancrest

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

10 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clark and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 158.44 mi (254.99 km).

Clark

#1 Clark

County in Ohio, United States

Population4,071
Coordinates40.4489500, -81.9023600
Altitude254
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: County Road 19A (-81.90236, 40.44894)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 308 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.74 gal
25.53 L · about $24.97
Round trip
$49.94
13.48 gal · 51.06 L
Estimated CO2
59.9 kg one way
Round trip: 119.8 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.97 $49.94
Mid-grade $4.24 $28.59 $57.18
Premium $4.79 $32.28 $64.57
Diesel $4.30 $29.01 $58.02

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Clark and Hamilton. The current time is 06:20:25.

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.