How far is Hamilton, OH from Hocking, OH?

The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Hocking, OH is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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
150.91 mi
03h 23m
Flight
122.61 mi
197.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
122.61 mi
Kilometers
197.32 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.91 mi
Kilometers
242.86 km
Drive Time
03h 23m

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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 03h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hocking
Thu, Apr 23, 10:16 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-23T06:52
Arrive Hocking
Thu, Apr 23, 10:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:12 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
McLean
OH

Human settlement in United States of America

From Hamilton
75.4 mi
01h 41m
To Hocking
75.6 mi
01h 41m

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 then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    937 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Bypass 48

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Bypass 48

  10. 10

    Turn right

    7 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1142 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    19.7 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 435: Washington Court House

    1552 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old United States Highway 35

    2586 ft · 37 sec · Old United States Highway 35

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 35 East: Washington Court House

    2447 ft · 60 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    42.1 mi · 46 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 East: Athens

    29.7 mi · 44 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Powder Plant Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Powder Plant Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Broadway Street

    948 ft · 19 sec · South Broadway Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Commercial Street

    130 m · 9 sec · Commercial Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Commercial Street

    45 m · 10 sec · Commercial Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto 2nd Street

    12.6 mi · 22 min · 2nd Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 35 East
44.3 mi · 29%
US 50 East
29.7 mi · 20%
I 71 North
19.9 mi · 13%
2nd Street
12.6 mi · 8%
Hamilton Middletown Road
6.4 mi · 4%
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.71 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 35 East

Merge slight left

42.1 mi · 00h 46m

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
03h 23m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
122.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McLean
01h 41m from Hamilton
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hamilton and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hocking.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.9 miles (242.9 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?

McLean is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Hamilton and 75.6 miles from Hocking.

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

The direct path is about 122.6 miles (197.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 10:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.75 one way or $39.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hocking.

Stop Ideas Near McLean

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

60 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

91 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Maysville

101 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

109 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Hocking. Straight-line distance: 122.61 mi (197.32 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

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

#2 Hocking

Township in Fairfield County, Ohio

Population4,702
Coordinates39.3678500, -82.2657100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-84.56134, 39.3995)
End: Hocking (-82.26571, 39.36785)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.33 gal
20.16 L · about $19.75
Round trip
$39.50
10.66 gal · 40.32 L
Estimated CO2
47.4 kg one way
Round trip: 94.7 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.75 $39.50
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.61 $45.22
Premium $4.79 $25.53 $51.06
Diesel $4.30 $22.94 $45.88

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 Hocking. The current time is 06:52:47.

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.