How far is Hamilton, OH from Glendale, OH?
The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Glendale, OH is about 246.8 miles (397.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 40m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Glendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Glendale.
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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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Take the exit straight toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon
1322 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Lebanon Road East
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Turn straight
560 ft · 10 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Dayton
2354 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
15.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
49.2 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt
1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland
2166 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
110.9 mi · 2 hr
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Keep slight right
21.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 480 West, SR 14: Broadway Avenue, Forbes Road
1.1 km · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
3006 ft · 43 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 14: Broadway Avenue, Forbes Road
1437 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Fair Oaks Road
157 m · 18 sec · Fair Oaks Road
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Turn left onto Broadway Avenue
2913 ft · 1 min · Broadway Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on Broadway Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Broadway Avenue
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Turn left onto West Glendale Street
16 m · 2 sec · West Glendale Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Glendale Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Glendale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
111 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny leaving Hamilton and Chance Rain Showers near Glendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Glendale?
The road trip is about 246.8 miles (397.2 km) and usually takes 04h 40m 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?
Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.3 miles from Hamilton and 123.5 miles from Glendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 210.4 miles (338.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.66 one way or $69.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Partly Sunny around Hamilton and Chance Rain Showers near Glendale.
Stop Ideas Near Westerville
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 Westerville.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Glendale. Straight-line distance: 210.41 mi (338.62 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 Glendale
Situated in northeastern Ohio, this location is positioned within the boundaries of Cuyahoga County at an approximate elevation of 942 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3970000, -81.5423400 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glendale (-81.54234, 41.397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 397 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 04m |
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 | $3.98 | $34.66 | $69.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $39.74 | $79.47 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $44.44 | $88.88 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $55.67 | $111.33 |
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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