How far is Findlay, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Findlay, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
146.32 mi
02h 21m
Flight
123.39 mi
198.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.39 mi
Kilometers
198.58 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.32 mi
Kilometers
235.48 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 PM EDT
Return by in Findlay
Thu, Apr 23, 4:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Findlay
2026-04-23T11:38
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Findlay
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
Kirkwood
OH

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

From Findlay
71.8 mi
01h 10m
To Hamilton
74.5 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S
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 Findlay and Hamilton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    23 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Center Street

    80 m · 14 sec · Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1330 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    2642 ft · 1 min · West Front Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Western Avenue

    68 m · 11 sec · Western Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Main Cross Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Cross Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    1224 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    102.9 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    25.2 mi · 30 min

  11. 11

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

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 63 West: Monroe

    700 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Hamilton Lebanon Road East

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Lebanon Road East

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Middletown

    872 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    80 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hamilton Middletown Road

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Middletown Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Fairgrove Avenue

    3235 ft · 44 sec · Fairgrove Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on North Erie Boulevard

    3253 ft · 51 sec · North Erie Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto High Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · High Street

  20. 20

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Findlay 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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Cross Street
129 mi · 88%
Hamilton Middletown Road
6.5 mi · 4%
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.47 mi · 3%
High Street
0.82 mi · 1%
North Erie Boulevard
0.62 mi
Fairgrove Avenue
0.61 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Cross Street

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 52m

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
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.9 mi
123.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirkwood
01h 10m from Findlay
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Findlay and Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.3 miles (235.5 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Kirkwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.8 miles from Findlay and 74.5 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.9 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.12 one way or $38.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kirkwood

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

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

RAIL

Connersville station

102 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

106 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Findlay and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 123.39 mi (198.58 km).

Findlay

#1 Findlay

The county seat of Hancock County, Ohio.

Population40,832
Coordinates41.0442200, -83.6499300
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.649892, 41.044313)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.16 gal
19.54 L · about $19.12
Round trip
$38.24
10.32 gal · 39.08 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.7 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.12 $38.24
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.89 $43.78
Premium $4.79 $24.72 $49.43
Diesel $4.30 $22.21 $44.42

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 Findlay and Hamilton. The current time is 11:38:02.

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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.