How far is Fairborn, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Fairborn, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41 miles (66 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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
53.85 mi
00h 55m
Flight
40.99 mi
65.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.99 mi
Kilometers
65.96 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.85 mi
Kilometers
86.66 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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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 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 AM EDT
Return by in Fairborn
Thu, Apr 23, 2:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairborn
2026-04-23T01:07
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairborn
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
Springboro
OH

City in the state of Ohio, United States

From Fairborn
24.7 mi
00h 27m
To Hamilton
29.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tacoma Lane

    22 m · 11 sec · Tacoma Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Pleasant Street

    640 ft · 30 sec · South Pleasant Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East Dayton Drive

    129 m · 17 sec · East Dayton Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto South Central Avenue

    1838 ft · 45 sec · South Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Kauffman Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Kauffman Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Dayton Yellow Springs Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Dayton Yellow Springs Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 844: Wright State University

    1377 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on McClernon Memorial Skyway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · McClernon Memorial Skyway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    16.2 mi · 19 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    13.2 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 63 West: Monroe

    700 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Hamilton Lebanon Road East

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Lebanon Road East

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Middletown

    872 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    80 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hamilton Middletown Road

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Middletown Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Fairgrove Avenue

    3235 ft · 44 sec · Fairgrove Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on North Erie Boulevard

    3253 ft · 51 sec · North Erie Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn right onto High Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · High Street

  21. 21

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairborn 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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McClernon Memorial Skyway
18.3 mi · 34%
I 75 South
14.5 mi · 27%
Hamilton Middletown Road
6.5 mi · 12%
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.47 mi · 8%
Kauffman Avenue
1.4 mi · 3%
High Street
0.82 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

McClernon Memorial Skyway

Merge slight left

16.2 mi · 00h 19m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
41 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springboro
00h 27m from Fairborn
Leave By
4:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fairborn and Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Springboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.7 miles from Fairborn and 29.1 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 41 miles (66 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.04 one way or $14.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fairborn and Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Springboro

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

55 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

56 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

78 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

108 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairborn and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 40.99 mi (65.96 km).

Fairborn

#1 Fairborn

City in Ohio, USA

Population33,990
Coordinates39.8208900, -84.0193800
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Tacoma Lane (-84.019378, 39.820915)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.9 gal
7.19 L · about $7.04
Round trip
$14.08
3.8 gal · 14.38 L
Estimated CO2
16.9 kg one way
Round trip: 33.8 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.04 $14.08
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.06 $16.12
Premium $4.79 $9.10 $18.20
Diesel $4.30 $8.18 $16.36

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fairborn and Hamilton. The current time is 01:07:41.

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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.