How far is Fort McKinley, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Fort McKinley, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32 miles (51.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
44.19 mi
00h 50m
Flight
32.01 mi
51.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.01 mi
Kilometers
51.52 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.19 mi
Kilometers
71.11 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Sat, May 30, 5:18 AM EDT
Return by in Fort McKinley
Sat, May 30, 6:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort McKinley
2026-05-30T04:27
Arrive Hamilton
Sat, May 30, 5:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort McKinley
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
Sunbury
OH

City in Delaware County, Ohio, United States of America

From Fort McKinley
18.1 mi
00h 25m
To Hamilton
26 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph N
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort McKinley and Hamilton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    28 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    21 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    17 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Free Pike

    114 m · 10 sec · Free Pike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Gettysburg Avenue

    4.4 mi · 8 min · North Gettysburg Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Germantown Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Germantown Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on Germantown Street

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Germantown Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Dayton Germantown Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Dayton Germantown Pike

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7.7 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North Verity Parkway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Verity Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Canal Street

    1621 ft · 33 sec · North Canal Street

  12. 12

    Continue on South Verity Parkway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · South Verity Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Hamilton Middletown Road

    9.5 mi · 12 min · Hamilton Middletown Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Fairgrove Avenue

    3235 ft · 44 sec · Fairgrove Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on North Erie Boulevard

    3253 ft · 51 sec · North Erie Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right onto High Street

    1.2 km · 1 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 Fort McKinley 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Dayton Germantown Pike
10 mi · 23%
Hamilton Middletown Road
9.54 mi · 22%
Germantown Street
5.63 mi · 13%
North Gettysburg Avenue
4.43 mi · 10%
South Verity Parkway
2.06 mi · 5%
North Verity Parkway
1.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Hamilton Middletown Road

Continue on Hamilton Middletown Road

9.54 mi · 00h 12m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
32 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sunbury
00h 25m from Fort McKinley
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort McKinley and Partly Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort McKinley to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 44.2 miles (71.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Sunbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Fort McKinley and 26 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 32 miles (51.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.78 one way or $11.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort McKinley and Partly Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Sunbury

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

57 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

59 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

66 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

119 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort McKinley and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 32.01 mi (51.52 km).

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#1 Fort McKinley

Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Ohio

Population3,989
Coordinates39.7975600, -84.2535500
Altitude280
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.253739, 39.797557)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.56 gal
5.9 L · about $5.78
Round trip
$11.56
3.12 gal · 11.8 L
Estimated CO2
13.9 kg one way
Round trip: 27.7 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.78 $11.56
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.62 $13.24
Premium $4.79 $7.47 $14.94
Diesel $4.30 $6.71 $13.43

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort McKinley and Hamilton. The current time is 04:27:28.

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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.