How far is Glendale, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Glendale, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 239.2 miles (385 km), with a travel time of about 04h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 02m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
239.25 mi
04h 31m
Flight
210.41 mi
338.62 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
210.41 mi
Kilometers
338.62 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
239.25 mi
Kilometers
385.03 km
Drive Time
04h 31m

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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 04h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Sat, Nov 7, 7:03 AM EST
Return by in Glendale
Sat, Nov 7, 11:34 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glendale
2026-11-07T02:31
Arrive Hamilton
Sat, Nov 7, 7:03 AM EST
Route Timing
04h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:58 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glendale
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Galena
OH

Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

From Glendale
119.5 mi
02h 15m
To Hamilton
119.7 mi
02h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Glendale Street

    16 m · 5 sec · West Glendale Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Broadway Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Oak Leaf Road

    765 ft · 13 sec · Oak Leaf Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 271 South, I 480 East, SR 14 East

    1440 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    3071 ft · 44 sec · Outerbelt East Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 271 South: Columbus

    1.2 km · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    21.8 mi · 24 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    113.2 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, Mason

    1504 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Kings Mills Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Kings Mills Road

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left

    922 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1390 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mason Road

    2220 ft · 44 sec · Mason Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mason Road

    54 m · 4 sec · Mason Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Mason Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Liberty Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Liberty Way

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cox Lane

    1581 ft · 32 sec · Cox Lane

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Boulevard

    92 m · 6 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard

    1274 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Butler County Veterans Highway

  25. 25

    Continue on High Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · High Street

  26. 26

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Glendale 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
27 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
218 mi · 91%
Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi · 4%
Kings Mills Road
3.43 mi · 1%
Broadway Avenue
2.26 mi · 1%
Mason Road
1.92 mi · 1%
High Street
1.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 271 South

Merge slight left

113 mi · 02h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
04h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
210.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galena
02h 15m from Glendale
Leave By
7:58 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Glendale and Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 239.2 miles (385 km) and usually takes 04h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.5 miles from Glendale and 119.7 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.58 one way or $67.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Glendale and Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Galena

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

30 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glendale and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 210.41 mi (338.62 km).

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#1 Glendale

Situated in northeastern Ohio, this location is positioned within the boundaries of Cuyahoga County at an approximate elevation of 942 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.3970000, -81.5423400
Altitude287
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Glendale (-81.54234, 41.397)
End: Hamilton (-84.56134, 39.3995)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 385 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.44 gal
31.96 L · about $33.58
Round trip
$67.17
16.88 gal · 63.92 L
Estimated CO2
75 kg one way
Round trip: 150 kg / 331 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $33.58 $67.17
Mid-grade $4.56 $38.50 $77.01
Premium $5.10 $43.06 $86.12
Diesel $6.39 $53.94 $107.88

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Glendale and Hamilton. The current time is 02:31:59.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.