How far is Dry Run, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Dry Run, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
42.07 mi
00h 46m
Flight
23.85 mi
38.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.85 mi
Kilometers
38.38 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.07 mi
Kilometers
67.7 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:57 PM EDT
Return by in Dry Run
Sat, Apr 18, 11:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dry Run
2026-04-18T22:10
Arrive Hamilton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dry Run
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
Sycamore
OH

Village in Ohio

From Dry Run
18 mi
00h 23m
To Hamilton
24 mi
00h 23m

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
8 to 15 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 Dry Run and Hamilton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dry Run and Hamilton.

  1. 1

    Start on Cabinet Circle

    73 m · 16 sec · Cabinet Circle

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Whitehouse Lane

    1075 ft · 49 sec · Whitehouse Lane

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Bridle Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Bridle Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Eight Mile Road

    2063 ft · 49 sec · Eight Mile Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp right onto Cincinnati Batavia Road

    1.1 km · 45 sec · Cincinnati Batavia Road

  6. 6

    Continue on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Columbus

    1776 ft · 44 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    21.7 mi · 25 min · Circle Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4: Fairfield, Springdale

    1921 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 4: Fairfield, Hamilton

    124 m · 14 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Springfield Pike

    1278 ft · 29 sec · Springfield Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Dixie Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Bypass 4

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Bypass 4

  14. 14

    Turn left onto SR 129 West: Hamilton

    1577 ft · 39 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Butler County Veterans Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Butler County Veterans Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on High Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · High Street

  17. 17

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dry Run 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Circle Freeway
21.7 mi · 52%
Bypass 4
4.44 mi · 11%
Dixie Highway
2 mi · 5%
High Street
1.72 mi · 4%
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
1.52 mi · 4%
Butler County Veterans Highway
1.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Circle Freeway

Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

21.7 mi · 00h 25m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
23.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sycamore
00h 23m from Dry Run
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Dry Run 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 Dry Run to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Sycamore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Dry Run and 24 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Sycamore

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 Sycamore and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.7 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

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800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Cincinnati City Hall
Meeting point 14.6 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
Lebanon Taxation Department
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Lebanon Taxation Department

Lebanon , OH
50 S Broadway St, Lebanon, OH 45036
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

25 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

28 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

81 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

85 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dry Run and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 23.85 mi (38.38 km).

Dry Run

#1 Dry Run

Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio

Population7,281
Coordinates39.1042300, -84.3304900
Altitude266
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Cabinet Circle (-84.329119, 39.103691)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.48 gal
5.62 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.97
2.96 gal · 11.24 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.3 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.48 $10.97
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.28 $12.56
Premium $4.79 $7.09 $14.18
Diesel $4.30 $6.37 $12.74

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 Dry Run and Hamilton. The current time is 22:10:39.

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.