How far is Hamilton, OH from Chester, OH?
The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Chester, OH is about 185.7 miles (298.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 142.9 miles (229.9 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.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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.
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.
A city in Madison County, Ohio.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Chester.
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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
8 mi · 14 min
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Take the ramp slight right
937 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bypass 48
1.7 mi · 2 min · Bypass 48
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Turn right
7 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
8.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 71 North: Columbus
1142 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
19.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 435: Washington Court House
1552 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Old United States Highway 35
2586 ft · 37 sec · Old United States Highway 35
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Take the exit slight right toward US 35 East: Washington Court House
2447 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
42.1 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight left
58.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn left
19.5 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 7 North: Belpre
2556 ft · 1 min
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Turn left
3.8 mi · 4 min
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Turn right
921 ft · 18 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 248
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Chester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 35 East
Keep slight left
58.6 mi · 01h 08m
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 Sunny near Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Chester?
The road trip is about 185.7 miles (298.8 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?
Anderson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.8 miles from Hamilton and 93 miles from Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 142.9 miles (229.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 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 $24.27 one way or $48.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Sunny near Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Anderson
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 Anderson.
Columbus, OH
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Maysville
Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Chester. Straight-line distance: 142.83 mi (229.86 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 Chester
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,107 |
| Coordinates | 39.0875800, -81.9226400 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester (-81.92264, 39.08758)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $24.27 | $48.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $27.79 | $55.57 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $31.37 | $62.75 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $28.19 | $56.38 |
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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