How far is Columbiana, OH from Hamilton, OH?
The driving distance from Columbiana, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 286.1 miles (460.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 228.7 miles (368 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Columbiana and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbiana and Hamilton.
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Start on the route
37 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Chestnut Alley
19 m · 7 sec · Chestnut Alley
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Turn right onto West Park Avenue
54 m · 8 sec · West Park Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
1.4 km · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Columbiana Canfield Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Columbiana Canfield Road
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Take the exit right toward SR 46
1333 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
13.5 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Cleveland
3111 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
4.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
39.2 mi · 44 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Keep slight right
81.7 mi · 1 hr 29 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 Columbiana 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.
I 71 South
Merge slight left
102 mi · 01h 51m
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.
Sunny leaving Columbiana and 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 Columbiana to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 286.1 miles (460.5 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?
Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 141.9 miles from Columbiana and 144.2 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 228.7 miles (368 km), while the road route adds roughly 57.4 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 7:50 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.42 one way or $74.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 89.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Columbiana and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near Chesterville
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 Chesterville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Columbiana and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 228.68 mi (368.02 km).
#1 Columbiana
City in Alabama
| Population | 6,284 |
| Coordinates | 40.8883900, -80.6939600 |
| Altitude | 353 |
| 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: 461 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 34m |
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 | $37.42 | $74.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $42.84 | $85.69 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $48.38 | $96.76 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $43.47 | $86.94 |
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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