How far is Hamilton, OH from Delaware, OH?

The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Delaware, OH is about 118.1 miles (190 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.7 miles (162 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
118.06 mi
02h 21m
Flight
100.67 mi
162.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.67 mi
Kilometers
162.01 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.06 mi
Kilometers
190 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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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 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delaware
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-23T00:07
Arrive Delaware
Thu, Apr 23, 2:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hamilton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Mad River
OH

Township of Ohio

From Hamilton
59 mi
01h 11m
To Delaware
59.1 mi
01h 11m

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
80°F
Thursday

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 Delaware.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Delaware

    1418 ft · 37 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    14.4 mi · 17 min · Delaware Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on West William Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · West William Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West William Street

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 675 North
26.1 mi · 22%
Delaware Avenue
14.4 mi · 12%
I 75 North
13.7 mi · 12%
West Sandusky Street
9.63 mi · 8%
I 70 East
8.96 mi · 8%
State Route 4
6.91 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

I 675 North

Continue straight

15.7 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
100.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mad River
01h 11m from Hamilton
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hamilton and Sunny near Delaware.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 118.1 miles (190 km) and usually takes 02h 21m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mad River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59 miles from Hamilton and 59.1 miles from Delaware.

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

The direct path is about 100.7 miles (162 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.45 one way or $30.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Sunny near Delaware.

Stop Ideas Near Mad River

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 Mad River and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall Bell
Scenic stop 5.2 mi away

Historic City Hall Bell

Springfield , OH
191 S Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45502
Historical landmark
Springfield City Hall
Meeting point 5.2 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

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mad River.

BUS

Columbus, OH

79 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

101 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

103 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

107 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Delaware. Straight-line distance: 100.67 mi (162.01 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

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

#2 Delaware

The county seat of Delaware County, Ohio.

Population42,607
Coordinates40.2986700, -83.0679700
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-84.56134, 39.3995)
End: Delaware (-83.06797, 40.29867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.17 gal
15.77 L · about $15.45
Round trip
$30.90
8.34 gal · 31.54 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.1 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.45 $30.90
Mid-grade $4.24 $17.69 $35.38
Premium $4.79 $19.97 $39.95
Diesel $4.30 $17.95 $35.90

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 Delaware. The current time is 00:07:54.

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.