How far is Coldwater, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Coldwater, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
83.18 mi
01h 40m
Flight
74.73 mi
120.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.73 mi
Kilometers
120.26 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.18 mi
Kilometers
133.87 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Tue, May 12, 9:11 PM EDT
Return by in Coldwater
Tue, May 12, 10:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coldwater
2026-05-12T19:30
Arrive Hamilton
Tue, May 12, 9:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coldwater
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Castine
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Coldwater
41.1 mi
00h 50m
To Hamilton
42.1 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph S
Destination
75°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    37 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    2 mi · 3 min · South 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Philothea Road

    3.1 mi · 4 min · Philothea Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Carthagena Road

    1312 ft · 23 sec · Carthagena Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    66.3 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Eaton Road

    27 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Eaton Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Eaton Road

    6.7 mi · 9 min · Hamilton Eaton Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Riverside Drive

    1.2 mi · 1 min · North Riverside Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on North 3rd Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    2614 ft · 1 min · North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn right onto High Street

    953 ft · 41 sec · High Street

  12. 12

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
13 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hamilton Eaton Road
6.75 mi · 8%
Philothea Road
3.07 mi · 4%
South 2nd Street
2.01 mi · 2%
North 3rd Street
1.71 mi · 2%
North Riverside Drive
1.24 mi · 1%
North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
0.5 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

66.3 mi · 01h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
74.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Castine
00h 50m from Coldwater
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Coldwater and Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coldwater to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 83.2 miles (133.9 km) and usually takes 01h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Castine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Coldwater and 42.1 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.86 one way or $21.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Coldwater and Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Castine

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 Castine and the surrounding midpoint area.
Darke County Visitors Bureau
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

Darke County Visitors Bureau

Greenville , OH
421 S Broadway St, Greenville, OH 45331, United States
Rating 5.0/5 6 reviews Tourist information center
Advance America
Practical stop 12.6 mi away

Advance America

Greenville , OH
537 Wagner Ave, Greenville, OH 45331, United States
Rating 5.0/5 429 reviews Loan agency,Financial institution,Money order service,Money transfer service
City Of Brookville
Meeting point 13.3 mi away

City Of Brookville

Brookville , OH
301 Sycamore St, Brookville, OH 45309
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall
Arcanum Community of Faith Church
Nearby stop 5.5 mi away

Arcanum Community of Faith Church

Arcanum , OH
109 W George St, Arcanum, OH 45304, United States
Rating 5.0/5 20 reviews Church

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Connersville station

54 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

92 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

93 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coldwater and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 74.73 mi (120.26 km).

Coldwater

#1 Coldwater

Town

Population4,562
Coordinates40.4797700, -84.6282900
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-84.62829, 40.479766)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.11 L · about $10.86
Round trip
$21.71
5.86 gal · 22.22 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $10.86 $21.71
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.43 $24.86
Premium $4.79 $14.03 $28.07
Diesel $4.30 $12.61 $25.22

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Coldwater and Hamilton. The current time is 19:30:34.

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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.