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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Quick Snapshot
Road
156.12 mi
03h 26m
Flight
136.01 mi
218.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.01 mi
Kilometers
218.89 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.12 mi
Kilometers
251.25 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crestline
Tue, May 19, 7:41 PM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Tue, May 19, 11:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-05-19T16:15
Arrive Crestline
Tue, May 19, 7:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:06 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
Mutual
OH

Human settlement in Champaign County, Ohio, United States of America

From Hamilton
78 mi
01h 43m
To Crestline
78.1 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 19 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph SW

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.

  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 right

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward US 68 North: Urbana

    1320 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 334 East: River Road, Springfield

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 334 East

    610 ft · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto State Route 334

    3.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 334

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mechanicsburg Road

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Mechanicsburg Road

  22. 22

    Continue on State Route 4

    6.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 4

  23. 23

    Continue on West Sandusky Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · West Sandusky Street

  24. 24

    Turn slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4 North: Marion

    1215 ft · 30 sec

  27. 27

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Marion

    26 mi · 38 min

  28. 28

    Turn right onto West Walnut Street

    1026 ft · 26 sec · West Walnut Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    94 m · 5 sec · Delaware Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto South State Street

    2687 ft · 1 min · South State Street

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East Church Street

    2383 ft · 45 sec · East Church Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Sargent Street

    145 m · 9 sec · Sargent Street

  33. 33

    Turn slight right onto East Center Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Center Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Harding Highway East

    19.7 mi · 30 min · Harding Highway East

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Harding Way West

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Harding Way West

  36. 36

    Turn left onto North East Street

    1475 ft · 29 sec · North East Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Charles Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Charles Street

  38. 38

    Continue on Wachs Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Wachs Road

  39. 39

    Continue on State Route 61

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 61

  40. 40

    Continue on South Thoman Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · South Thoman Street

  41. 41

    Turn right onto West Bucyrus Street

    75 m · 8 sec · West Bucyrus Street

  42. 42

    Turn left onto North Seltzer Street

    1296 ft · 35 sec · North Seltzer Street

  43. 43

    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.

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
43 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 4 North
26.3 mi · 17%
I 675 North
26.1 mi · 17%
Harding Highway East
19.7 mi · 13%
I 75 North
13.7 mi · 9%
I 70 East
8.96 mi · 6%
West Sandusky Street
8.45 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
136 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mutual
01h 43m from Hamilton
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mutual and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall Bell
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

Historic City Hall Bell

Springfield , OH
191 S Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45502
Historical landmark
Springfield City Hall
Meeting point 11.8 mi away

Springfield City Hall

Springfield , OH
76 E High St, Springfield, OH 45502
Rating 4.0/5 10 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.8 mi away

Town Hall Emporium

Urbana , OH
5854 E State Rte 29, Urbana, OH 43078
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Antique store

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mutual.

BUS

Columbus, OH

56 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Crestline. Straight-line distance: 136.01 mi (218.89 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

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

#2 Crestline

Village in Crawford and Richland Counties in U.

Population4,388
Coordinates40.7875600, -82.7365700
Altitude348
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-84.56134, 39.3995)
End: Crestline (-82.73657, 40.78756)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
5.51 gal
20.85 L · about $20.41
Round trip
$40.83
11.02 gal · 41.7 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · May 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Crestline. The current time is 16:15:23.

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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.