How far is Hamilton, OH from Fort McKinley, OH?
The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Fort McKinley, OH is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32 miles (51.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Delaware County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Fort McKinley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Fort McKinley.
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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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Continue on Hamilton Middletown Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Hamilton Middletown Road
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Continue on South Verity Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Verity Parkway
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Continue on South Clinton Street
2920 ft · 55 sec · South Clinton Street
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Continue on North Verity Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Verity Parkway
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Turn left onto Germantown Road
7.7 mi · 12 min · Germantown Road
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Continue on Dayton Germantown Pike
2.3 mi · 4 min · Dayton Germantown Pike
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Continue on Germantown Street
5.6 mi · 8 min · Germantown Street
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Continue on Germantown Pike
1.6 km · 2 min · Germantown Pike
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Turn left onto South Gettysburg Avenue
4.4 mi · 8 min · South Gettysburg Avenue
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Turn right onto Free Pike
114 m · 10 sec · Free Pike
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Turn right
52 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
25 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Fort McKinley.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Germantown Road
Turn left onto Germantown Road
7.71 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Hamilton and Sunny near Fort McKinley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Fort McKinley?
The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Sunbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Hamilton and 18.1 miles from Fort McKinley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32 miles (51.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.74 one way or $9.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hamilton and Sunny near Fort McKinley.
Stop Ideas Near Sunbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sunbury.
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Fort McKinley. Straight-line distance: 32.01 mi (51.52 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 Fort McKinley
Unincorporated community in Montgomery County, Ohio
| Population | 3,989 |
| Coordinates | 39.7975600, -84.2535500 |
| Altitude | 280 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort McKinley (-84.25355, 39.79756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.43 | $10.86 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
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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