How far is Hamilton, OH from Archbold, OH?
The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Archbold, OH is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 44m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Archbold.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Archbold.
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Start on High Street
763 ft · 36 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
2614 ft · 1 min · North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on North 3rd Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Street
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Continue on South Riverside Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Riverside Drive
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Continue on Hamilton Eaton Road
6.7 mi · 9 min · Hamilton Eaton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
48 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
98.9 mi · 2 hr 13 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
65 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
16.6 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto North Williams Street
5.6 mi · 8 min · North Williams Street
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Take the ramp right
1707 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left
12.9 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 66: Archbold, Defiance
1270 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto North Clinton Street
1726 ft · 37 sec · North Clinton Street
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Continue on State Route 66 North
9 mi · 16 min · State Route 66 North
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Turn right
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Turn left
5.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Stryker Street
72 m · 5 sec · Stryker Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stryker Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Archbold.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Hamilton Eaton Road
Exit the roundabout
98.9 mi · 02h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hamilton and Mostly Sunny near Archbold.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Archbold?
The road trip is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km) and usually takes 03h 44m 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?
Montezuma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.4 miles from Hamilton and 81.3 miles from Archbold.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.27 one way or $42.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Mostly Sunny near Archbold.
Stop Ideas Near Montezuma
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 Montezuma.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Archbold. Straight-line distance: 147.22 mi (236.93 km).
#1 Hamilton
The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.
| Population | 62,148 |
| Coordinates | 39.3995000, -84.5613400 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Archbold
City in Fulton County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 4,289 |
| Coordinates | 41.5214400, -84.3071700 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Archbold (-84.30717, 41.52144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 262 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $21.27 | $42.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $24.35 | $48.70 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $27.49 | $54.99 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $24.70 | $49.41 |
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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