How far is Hamilton, OH from East Palestine, OH?

The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to East Palestine, OH is about 297.8 miles (479.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 234.4 miles (377.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 29m 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
297.84 mi
05h 44m
Flight
234.41 mi
377.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
234.41 mi
Kilometers
377.24 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
297.84 mi
Kilometers
479.33 km
Drive Time
05h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East Palestine
Sun, Apr 19, 6:59 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 12:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-19T01:14
Arrive East Palestine
Sun, Apr 19, 6:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:45 AM to 1:45 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
5:30 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
Chesterville
OH

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

From Hamilton
148.8 mi
02h 52m
To East Palestine
149.1 mi
02h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph W
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and East Palestine.

  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

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    38.7 mi · 43 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76: Pittsburgh

    1.2 km · 2 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Pittsburg

    1 km · 1 min

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Turnpike

    14 mi · 15 min · Ohio Turnpike

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 7: Youngstown

    1515 ft · 48 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 7 South: North Lima, East Liverpool

    1943 ft · 47 sec

  32. 32

    Turn straight onto Market Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Market Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto East South Range Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East South Range Road

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Woodworth Road

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Woodworth Road

  35. 35

    Continue straight

    3234 ft · 1 min

  36. 36

    Continue on North Market Street

    2 mi · 4 min · North Market Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto West Rebecca Street

    49 m · 10 sec · West Rebecca Street

  38. 38

    Turn left

    33 m · 8 sec

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
39 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
100 mi · 34%
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 17%
I 76 East
40.6 mi · 14%
I 675 North
26.1 mi · 9%
I 76
19.1 mi · 6%
Ohio Turnpike
14 mi · 5%
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
05h 44m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+63.4 mi
234.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
02h 52m from Hamilton
Leave By
5:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hamilton and Chance Rain Showers near East Palestine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to East Palestine?

The road trip is about 297.8 miles (479.3 km) and usually takes 05h 44m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 148.8 miles from Hamilton and 149.1 miles from East Palestine.

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

The direct path is about 234.4 miles (377.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 63.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.94 one way or $77.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Chance Rain Showers near East Palestine.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and East Palestine. Straight-line distance: 234.41 mi (377.24 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
East Palestine

#2 East Palestine

Village in Columbiana County, Ohio, United States

Population4,382
Coordinates40.8339500, -80.5403500
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-84.56134, 39.3995)
End: East Palestine (-80.54035, 40.83395)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 479 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)07h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
10.51 gal
39.78 L · about $38.94
Round trip
$77.88
21.02 gal · 79.56 L
Estimated CO2
93.4 kg one way
Round trip: 186.8 kg / 412 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $38.94 $77.88
Mid-grade $4.24 $44.58 $89.17
Premium $4.79 $50.34 $100.69
Diesel $4.30 $45.24 $90.47

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and East Palestine. The current time is 01:14:52.

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.