How far is Hamilton, OH from Cleves, OH?
The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Cleves, OH is about 24 miles (38.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.3 miles (31 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Cleves.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Cleves.
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Start on High Street
763 ft · 32 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
3225 ft · 1 min · South Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on Central Avenue
2453 ft · 43 sec · Central Avenue
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Continue on Pleasant Avenue
5.3 mi · 8 min · Pleasant Avenue
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Continue on Hamilton Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Hamilton Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 275 West: Indianapolis
1600 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
9.4 mi · 11 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 128: Cleves, Hamilton
1672 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Hamilton Cleves Pike
5.1 mi · 9 min · Hamilton Cleves Pike
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Turn left onto Cincinnati Louisville Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Cincinnati Louisville Road
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Turn left onto West State Road
99 m · 10 sec · West State Road
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Turn right onto South Miami Avenue
61 m · 5 sec · South Miami Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Miami Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Cleves.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Circle Freeway
Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
9.41 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hamilton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleves.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Cleves?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.6 km) and usually takes 00h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Northgate is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from Hamilton and 12 miles from Cleves.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.3 miles (31 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Hamilton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Cleves.
Stop Ideas Near Northgate
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Cincinnati City Hall
Dayton City Building
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Northgate.
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Cincinnati, OH
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Cleves. Straight-line distance: 19.26 mi (30.99 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 Cleves
Human settlement
| Population | 3,363 |
| Coordinates | 39.1617200, -84.7491200 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cleves (-84.74912, 39.16172)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.07 | $8.14 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
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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