How far is Hamilton, OH from Crestline, OH?
The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Crestline, OH is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 136 miles (218.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Champaign County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Crestline.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Crestline.
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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
13.3 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
15.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right
6.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit straight toward US 68 North: Urbana
1320 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
4.7 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 334 East: River Road, Springfield
1297 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 334 East
610 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 334
3.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 334
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mechanicsburg Road
5.2 mi · 6 min · Mechanicsburg Road
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Continue on State Route 4
6.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 4
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Continue on West Sandusky Street
5.9 mi · 8 min · West Sandusky Street
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Turn slight left
9.6 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4 North: Marion
1215 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Marion
26 mi · 38 min
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Turn right onto West Walnut Street
1026 ft · 26 sec · West Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Delaware Avenue
94 m · 5 sec · Delaware Avenue
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Turn straight onto South State Street
2687 ft · 1 min · South State Street
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Turn right onto East Church Street
2383 ft · 45 sec · East Church Street
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Turn left onto Sargent Street
145 m · 9 sec · Sargent Street
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Turn slight right onto East Center Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Center Street
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Continue on Harding Highway East
19.7 mi · 30 min · Harding Highway East
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Turn right onto Harding Way West
1.3 mi · 2 min · Harding Way West
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Turn left onto North East Street
1475 ft · 29 sec · North East Street
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Turn right onto Charles Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Charles Street
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Continue on Wachs Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Wachs Road
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Continue on State Route 61
1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 61
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Continue on South Thoman Street
1.3 km · 1 min · South Thoman Street
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Turn right onto West Bucyrus Street
75 m · 8 sec · West Bucyrus Street
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Turn left onto North Seltzer Street
1296 ft · 35 sec · North Seltzer Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Seltzer Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Crestline.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
SR 4 North
Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Marion
26 mi · 00h 38m
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 Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Hamilton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crestline.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Crestline?
The road trip is about 156.1 miles (251.2 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Mutual is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from Hamilton and 78.1 miles from Crestline.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 136 miles (218.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 10:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.41 one way or $40.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Hamilton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Crestline.
Stop Ideas Near Mutual
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall Bell
Springfield City Hall
Town Hall Emporium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mutual.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Crestline. Straight-line distance: 136.01 mi (218.89 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 Crestline
Village in Crawford and Richland Counties in U.
| Population | 4,388 |
| Coordinates | 40.7875600, -82.7365700 |
| Altitude | 348 |
| Country | United States |
End: Crestline (-82.73657, 40.78756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.41 | $40.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $23.37 | $46.75 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $26.39 | $52.79 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $23.72 | $47.43 |
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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