How far is Hamilton, OH from Fort Shawnee, OH?

The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Fort Shawnee, OH is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
105.48 mi
02h 03m
Flight
91.71 mi
147.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.71 mi
Kilometers
147.6 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.48 mi
Kilometers
169.75 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Shawnee
Tue, May 5, 2:04 PM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Tue, May 5, 4:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-05-05T12:00
Arrive Fort Shawnee
Tue, May 5, 2:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
Tipp City
OH

City in Miami County, Ohio, United States of America

From Hamilton
52.8 mi
01h 01m
To Fort Shawnee
52.7 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Fort Shawnee.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Fort Shawnee.

  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

    24.8 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

    65.9 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Breese Road

    1379 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West Breese Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Breese Road

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Breese Road

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
91.1 mi · 86%
Hamilton Middletown Road
6.4 mi · 6%
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.53 mi · 4%
West Breese Road
0.82 mi · 1%
High Street
0.74 mi · 1%
North Erie Boulevard
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

65.9 mi · 01h 12m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
91.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tipp City
01h 01m from Hamilton
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hamilton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Shawnee.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Fort Shawnee?

The road trip is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Tipp City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Hamilton and 52.7 miles from Fort Shawnee.

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

The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.78 one way or $27.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hamilton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Shawnee.

Stop Ideas Near Tipp City

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 Tipp City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 9.2 mi away

Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton

Dayton , OH
6196 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414, United States
Rating 4.4/5 3,718 reviews Tourist attraction,Bar & grill,Children's party service,Go-kart track,Laser tag center,Miniature golf course,Party planner,Restaurant,Amusement center,Video arcade
City of Riverside Administration Offices
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

City of Riverside Administration Offices

Riverside , OH
5200 Springfield St #100, Riverside, OH 45431
Rating 3.1/5 8 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

City Hall Gym

Dayton , OH
N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH 45402
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Gym

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tipp City.

RAIL

Connersville station

89 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

99 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

100 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Columbus, OH

100 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Fort Shawnee. Straight-line distance: 91.71 mi (147.6 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Fort Shawnee

#2 Fort Shawnee

City in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America

Population3,726
Coordinates40.6867200, -84.1377300
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-84.56134, 39.3995)
End: Fort Shawnee (-84.13773, 40.68672)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 170 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.72 gal
14.09 L · about $13.78
Round trip
$27.57
7.44 gal · 28.18 L
Estimated CO2
33.1 kg one way
Round trip: 66.1 kg / 146 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.78 $27.57
Mid-grade $4.24 $15.78 $31.56
Premium $4.79 $17.82 $35.64
Diesel $4.30 $16.01 $32.02

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Fort Shawnee. The current time is 12:00:21.

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.