How far is Hamilton, OH from Copley, OH?

The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Copley, OH is about 228.2 miles (367.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 193.5 miles (311.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
228.17 mi
04h 20m
Flight
193.49 mi
311.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
193.49 mi
Kilometers
311.39 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
228.17 mi
Kilometers
367.21 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Copley
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-23T00:36
Arrive Copley
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:20 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
Riverlea
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From Hamilton
114 mi
02h 10m
To Copley
114.2 mi
02h 10m

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
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.3 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron

    1.5 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    12.3 mi · 14 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 21 North, I 77 North Alternate: Cleveland

    1059 ft · 45 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 162: Copley Road, Akron

    929 ft · 24 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Copley Road

    1 km · 1 min · Copley Road

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Cleveland Massillon Road

    30 m · 4 sec · South Cleveland Massillon Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Cleveland Massillon Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
100 mi · 44%
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 23%
I 675 North
26.1 mi · 11%
I 75 North
13.7 mi · 6%
I 76
13.4 mi · 6%
Hamilton Middletown Road
6.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

99.5 mi · 01h 48m

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
04h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.7 mi
193.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverlea
02h 10m from Hamilton
Leave By
8:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hamilton and Mostly Sunny near Copley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 228.2 miles (367.2 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?

Riverlea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 114 miles from Hamilton and 114.2 miles from Copley.

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

The direct path is about 193.5 miles (311.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.7 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 8:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.83 one way or $59.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Mostly Sunny near Copley.

Stop Ideas Near Riverlea

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

14 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Copley. Straight-line distance: 193.49 mi (311.39 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

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

#2 Copley

Township of Ohio

Population17,237
Coordinates41.0989400, -81.6445700
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-84.56134, 39.3995)
End: Copley (-81.64457, 41.09894)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 367 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.05 gal
30.48 L · about $29.83
Round trip
$59.65
16.1 gal · 60.96 L
Estimated CO2
71.5 kg one way
Round trip: 143.1 kg / 315 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.83 $59.65
Mid-grade $4.24 $34.15 $68.30
Premium $4.79 $38.56 $77.12
Diesel $4.30 $34.65 $69.29

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 Copley. The current time is 00:36:56.

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.