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

The driving distance from Fort Shawnee, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
107.96 mi
01h 44m
Flight
91.71 mi
147.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.71 mi
Kilometers
147.6 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.96 mi
Kilometers
173.74 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Tue, May 5, 12:28 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Shawnee
Tue, May 5, 2:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Shawnee
2026-05-05T10:43
Arrive Hamilton
Tue, May 5, 12:28 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Shawnee
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
Tipp City
OH

City in Miami County, Ohio, United States of America

From Fort Shawnee
52.7 mi
00h 52m
To Hamilton
55.3 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Breese Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Breese Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Dayton

    1279 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    65.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    25.2 mi · 30 min

  5. 5

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

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 63 West: Monroe

    700 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Hamilton Lebanon Road East

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Lebanon Road East

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Middletown

    872 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    80 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hamilton Middletown Road

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Middletown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Fairgrove Avenue

    3235 ft · 44 sec · Fairgrove Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on North Erie Boulevard

    3253 ft · 51 sec · North Erie Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto High Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · High Street

  14. 14

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Shawnee 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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
90.9 mi · 84%
Hamilton Middletown Road
6.5 mi · 6%
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.47 mi · 4%
High Street
0.82 mi · 1%
West Breese Road
0.7 mi · 1%
North Erie Boulevard
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

65.5 mi · 01h 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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.2 mi
91.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tipp City
00h 52m from Fort Shawnee
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Shawnee and 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 Fort Shawnee to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Tipp City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.7 miles from Fort Shawnee and 55.3 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.2 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 3:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.12 one way or $28.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Fort Shawnee and Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Tipp City

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 Tipp City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 9.1 mi away

Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton

Dayton , OH
6196 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414, United States
Rating 4.4/5 3,718 reviews Tourist attraction,Bar & grill,Children's party service,Go-kart track,Laser tag center,Miniature golf course,Party planner,Restaurant,Amusement center,Video arcade
City of Riverside Administration Offices
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

City of Riverside Administration Offices

Riverside , OH
5200 Springfield St #100, Riverside, OH 45431
Rating 3.1/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

City Hall Gym

Dayton , OH
N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH 45402
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Gym

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tipp City.

RAIL

Connersville station

89 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

99 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

100 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Columbus, OH

100 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Shawnee and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 91.71 mi (147.6 km).

Fort Shawnee

#1 Fort Shawnee

City in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America

Population3,726
Coordinates40.6867200, -84.1377300
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: West Breese Road (-84.137728, 40.686597)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.81 gal
14.42 L · about $14.12
Round trip
$28.23
7.62 gal · 28.84 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.7 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.12 $28.23
Mid-grade $4.24 $16.16 $32.32
Premium $4.79 $18.25 $36.50
Diesel $4.30 $16.40 $32.80

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Shawnee and Hamilton. The current time is 10:43:49.

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.