How far is Franklin, OH from Hamilton, OH?
The driving distance from Franklin, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Franklin and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Franklin and Hamilton.
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Start on the route
57 m · 19 sec
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Turn left onto East 5th Street
73 m · 13 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto Riley Boulevard
1.3 km · 1 min · Riley Boulevard
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Continue on Middletown Pike
1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike
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Continue on North Verity Parkway
4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway
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Continue on North Canal Street
1621 ft · 33 sec · North Canal Street
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Continue on South Verity Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Verity Parkway
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Continue on Hamilton Middletown Road
9.5 mi · 12 min · Hamilton Middletown Road
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Continue on Fairgrove Avenue
3235 ft · 44 sec · Fairgrove Avenue
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Continue on North Erie Boulevard
3253 ft · 51 sec · North Erie Boulevard
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Turn right onto High Street
1.2 km · 1 min · High Street
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Continue on High Street
69 m · 15 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Franklin and Hamilton.
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.
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.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Franklin and Sunny near Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Franklin to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 24.9 miles (40.1 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Trenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.1 miles from Franklin and 14.9 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.26 one way or $6.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Franklin and Sunny near Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near Trenton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Trenton.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Franklin and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 17.6 mi (28.32 km).
#1 Franklin
City in Warren County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 3,926 |
| Coordinates | 39.5589500, -84.3041100 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hamilton
The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.
| Population | 62,148 |
| Coordinates | 39.3995000, -84.5613400 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.22 | $8.43 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.79 | $7.58 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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