How far is Hamilton, OH from Ballville, OH?

The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Ballville, OH is about 190.7 miles (306.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 153 miles (246.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
190.67 mi
03h 45m
Flight
153.01 mi
246.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
153.01 mi
Kilometers
246.24 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
190.67 mi
Kilometers
306.86 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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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 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ballville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:21 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 10:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-23T02:36
Arrive Ballville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hamilton
9:00 PM EDT
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
Wapakoneta
OH

City in Ohio

From Hamilton
95.3 mi
01h 52m
To Ballville
95.3 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · High Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Erie Boulevard

    1 km · 51 sec · North Erie Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Fairgrove Avenue

    3235 ft · 42 sec · Fairgrove Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Hamilton Middletown Road

    6.4 mi · 7 min · Hamilton Middletown Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon

    1322 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Hamilton Lebanon Road East

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Lebanon Road East

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    560 ft · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Dayton

    2354 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    24.8 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

    125.1 mi · 2 hr 16 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Napoleon, Fremont

    1697 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    1041 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    25.5 mi · 36 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 3rd Avenue

    2474 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Buckland Avenue

    126 m · 16 sec · Buckland Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Siler Street

    3055 ft · 2 min · Siler Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Siler Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Ballville.

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
150 mi · 79%
US 6
26 mi · 14%
Hamilton Middletown Road
6.4 mi · 3%
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.53 mi · 2%
High Street
0.74 mi
North Erie Boulevard
0.62 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

125 mi · 02h 16m

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
03h 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.7 mi
153 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wapakoneta
01h 52m from Hamilton
Leave By
9:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hamilton and Sunny near Ballville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 190.7 miles (306.9 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Wapakoneta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.3 miles from Hamilton and 95.3 miles from Ballville.

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

The direct path is about 153 miles (246.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.7 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 9:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.93 one way or $49.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Sunny near Ballville.

Stop Ideas Near Wapakoneta

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

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

RAIL

Bryan

106 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Waterloo

119 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Ballville. Straight-line distance: 153.01 mi (246.24 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Ballville

#2 Ballville

Census-designated place in Sandusky County, Ohio

Population5,772
Coordinates41.3278300, -83.1321400
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-84.56134, 39.3995)
End: Ballville (-83.13214, 41.32783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 307 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.73 gal
25.47 L · about $24.93
Round trip
$49.87
13.46 gal · 50.94 L
Estimated CO2
59.8 kg one way
Round trip: 119.6 kg / 264 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.93 $49.87
Mid-grade $4.24 $28.55 $57.10
Premium $4.79 $32.24 $64.47
Diesel $4.30 $28.97 $57.93

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Ballville. The current time is 02:36:02.

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.