How far is Hamilton, OH from Catawba Island, OH?
The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Catawba Island, OH is about 217.7 miles (350.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 41m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 20m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Catawba Island.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Catawba Island.
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Start on High Street
1.2 km · 1 min · High Street
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Turn left onto North Erie Boulevard
1 km · 51 sec · North Erie Boulevard
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Continue on Fairgrove Avenue
3235 ft · 42 sec · Fairgrove Avenue
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Continue on Hamilton Middletown Road
6.4 mi · 7 min · Hamilton Middletown Road
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Take the exit straight toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon
1322 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Lebanon Road East
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Turn straight
560 ft · 10 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Dayton
2354 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
24.8 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo
125.1 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Napoleon, Fremont
1697 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right
1041 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
23.9 mi · 33 min
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Turn left onto Bypass Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Bypass Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bypass Highway
31 m · 6 sec · Bypass Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Bypass Highway
3.2 mi · 4 min · Bypass Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 53 North: Port Clinton, Lake Erie Island
3 mi · 4 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
26 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
9.9 mi · 15 min
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Take the ramp slight right
6.2 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 53: Catawba Island
1963 ft · 54 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
40 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
128 m · 10 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
35 m · 3 sec
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Exit the roundabout
101 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Southeast Catawba Road
5.7 mi · 9 min · Southeast Catawba Road
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Continue on East Sloan Street
1092 ft · 24 sec · East Sloan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Sloan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Catawba Island.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Hamilton and Partly Sunny near Catawba Island.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Catawba Island?
The road trip is about 217.7 miles (350.3 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?
Fort Shawnee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.8 miles from Hamilton and 108.9 miles from Catawba Island.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.6 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 8:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.45 one way or $56.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hamilton and Partly Sunny near Catawba Island.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Shawnee
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 Fort Shawnee.
Bryan
Waterloo
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Catawba Island. Straight-line distance: 176.12 mi (283.43 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 Catawba Island
Township in Ottawa County, Ohio
| Population | 3,504 |
| Coordinates | 41.5853300, -82.8368500 |
| Altitude | 178 |
| Country | United States |
End: Catawba Island (-82.83685, 41.58533)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 350 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 42m |
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 | $28.45 | $56.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $32.58 | $65.16 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $36.79 | $73.57 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $33.05 | $66.11 |
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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