How far is Hamilton, OH from Franklin, OH?

The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Franklin, OH is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.08 mi
00h 28m
Flight
17.6 mi
28.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.6 mi
Kilometers
28.32 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.08 mi
Kilometers
32.32 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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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 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Franklin
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-23T04:56
Arrive Franklin
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hamilton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Trenton
OH

City in Ohio

From Hamilton
10 mi
00h 14m
To Franklin
10.1 mi
00h 14m

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
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    Continue on Hamilton Middletown Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Hamilton Middletown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South Verity Parkway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Verity Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on South Clinton Street

    2920 ft · 55 sec · South Clinton Street

  8. 8

    Continue on North Verity Parkway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on Middletown Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Riley Boulevard

    1.3 km · 1 min · Riley Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East 5th Street

    73 m · 13 sec · East 5th Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    57 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hamilton Middletown Road
9.6 mi · 48%
North Verity Parkway
4.26 mi · 21%
South Verity Parkway
1.79 mi · 9%
Middletown Pike
1.04 mi · 5%
Riley Boulevard
0.79 mi · 4%
High Street
0.74 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Hamilton Middletown Road

Continue on Hamilton Middletown Road

6.4 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
17.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trenton
00h 14m from Hamilton
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hamilton and Sunny near Franklin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.1 miles (32.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Trenton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Hamilton and 10.1 miles from Franklin.

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

The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.63 one way or $5.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Trenton

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

42 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

43 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

61 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

110 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Franklin. Straight-line distance: 17.6 mi (28.32 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

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

#2 Franklin

City in Warren County, Ohio, United States

Population3,926
Coordinates39.5589500, -84.3041100
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-84.56134, 39.3995)
End: Franklin (-84.30411, 39.55895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.68 L · about $2.63
Round trip
$5.26
1.42 gal · 5.36 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.63 $5.26
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.01 $6.02
Premium $4.79 $3.40 $6.80
Diesel $4.30 $3.06 $6.11

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 Franklin. The current time is 04:56:08.

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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.