How far is Cleves, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Cleves, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
23.66 mi
00h 36m
Flight
19.26 mi
30.99 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.26 mi
Kilometers
30.99 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.66 mi
Kilometers
38.08 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:45 PM EDT
Return by in Cleves
Sat, Apr 18, 11:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cleves
2026-04-18T22:09
Arrive Hamilton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Cleves
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Northgate
OH

Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio

From Cleves
11.9 mi
00h 18m
To Hamilton
11.7 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
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 Cleves and Hamilton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Miami Avenue

    61 m · 12 sec · South Miami Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West State Road

    99 m · 10 sec · West State Road

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.3 km · 1 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Hamilton Cleves Pike

    4.9 mi · 9 min · Hamilton Cleves Pike

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 74 East, I 275 North, US 52 East: Cincinnati

    1513 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Circle Freeway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Circle Freeway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Circle Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Circle Freeway

    5.3 mi · 6 min · Circle Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Hamilton, Mount Healthy

    1349 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hamilton Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Hamilton Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Pleasant Avenue

    5.3 mi · 8 min · Pleasant Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Central Avenue

    2453 ft · 49 sec · Central Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Central Avenue

    2323 ft · 1 min · Central Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    1707 ft · 53 sec · South 2nd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto High Street

    58 m · 7 sec · High Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cleves and Hamilton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Circle Freeway
9.27 mi · 39%
Pleasant Avenue
5.31 mi · 22%
Hamilton Cleves Pike
4.9 mi · 21%
Hamilton Avenue
1.69 mi · 7%
Central Avenue
0.9 mi · 4%
South 2nd Street
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Circle Freeway

Keep slight left to continue on Circle Freeway

5.31 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.4 mi
19.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northgate
00h 18m from Cleves
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cleves 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 Cleves to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Northgate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Cleves and 11.7 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.08 one way or $6.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Northgate

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Northgate and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Cincinnati City Hall
Meeting point 11.1 mi away

Cincinnati City Hall

Cincinnati , OH
801 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Rating 3.5/5 32 reviews City government office,City Hall,District government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.9 mi away

Dayton City Building

Dayton , KY
528 6th Ave, Dayton, KY 41074
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City administration
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Scenic stop 6.7 mi away

Westwood Town Center Historic District

Cincinnati , OH
Cincinnati, OH 45211, United States
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northgate.

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

17 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

18 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Connersville station

64 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

98 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cleves and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 19.26 mi (30.99 km).

Cleves

#1 Cleves

Human settlement

Population3,363
Coordinates39.1617200, -84.7491200
Altitude151
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: South Miami Avenue (-84.749302, 39.161738)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 38 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.83 gal
3.16 L · about $3.08
Round trip
$6.15
1.66 gal · 6.32 L
Estimated CO2
7.4 kg one way
Round trip: 14.8 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.08 $6.15
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.52 $7.04
Premium $4.79 $3.98 $7.95
Diesel $4.30 $3.57 $7.14

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 Cleves and Hamilton. The current time is 22:09:17.

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.