How far is Hamilton, OH from Jerome, OH?

The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Jerome, OH is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
108.34 mi
02h 14m
Flight
90.66 mi
145.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.66 mi
Kilometers
145.91 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.34 mi
Kilometers
174.36 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jerome
Sun, May 31, 8:25 PM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Sun, May 31, 10:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-05-31T18:11
Arrive Jerome
Sun, May 31, 8:25 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 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
Holiday Valley
OH

Census-designated place in Clark County, Ohio

From Hamilton
54.1 mi
01h 07m
To Jerome
54.2 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
74°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.3 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    32.2 mi · 34 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 42: Plain City, London

    1208 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto London – Delaware Road

    10.9 mi · 15 min · London – Delaware Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Jefferson Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Jefferson Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Plain City-Delaware Road

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Plain City-Delaware Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Industrial Parkway

    2736 ft · 57 sec · Industrial Parkway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Brock Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Brock Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Brock Road

    24 m · 2 sec · Brock Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Brock Road

    2874 ft · 1 min · Brock Road

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Jerome Road

    1212 ft · 24 sec · Jerome Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jerome Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
34.8 mi · 32%
I 675 North
26.1 mi · 24%
I 75 North
13.7 mi · 13%
London – Delaware Road
10.9 mi · 10%
Hamilton Middletown Road
6.4 mi · 6%
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.53 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Keep slight left

32.2 mi · 00h 34m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.7 mi
90.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Holiday Valley
01h 07m from Hamilton
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hamilton and Sunny near Jerome.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108.4 miles (174.4 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Holiday Valley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.1 miles from Hamilton and 54.2 miles from Jerome.

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

The direct path is about 90.7 miles (145.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.15 one way or $28.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hamilton and Sunny near Jerome.

Stop Ideas Near Holiday Valley

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 Holiday Valley and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 11.2 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
Historic City Hall Bell
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

Historic City Hall Bell

Springfield , OH
191 S Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45502
Historical landmark
Springfield City Hall
Meeting point 9.8 mi away

Springfield City Hall

Springfield , OH
76 E High St, Springfield, OH 45502
Rating 4.0/5 10 reviews City Hall,City government office
Xenia City Hall
Nearby stop 13 mi away

Xenia City Hall

Xenia , OH
101 Little Miami Scenic Trail, Xenia, OH 45385
Rating 3.6/5 28 reviews Business center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Holiday Valley.

BUS

Columbus, OH

84 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

95 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

97 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

102 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Jerome. Straight-line distance: 90.66 mi (145.91 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

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

#2 Jerome

Township in Union County, Ohio

Population6,006
Coordinates40.1664500, -83.1757500
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-84.56134, 39.3995)
End: Jerome (-83.17575, 40.16645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.82 gal
14.47 L · about $14.15
Round trip
$28.31
7.64 gal · 28.94 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.9 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.15 $28.31
Mid-grade $4.24 $16.20 $32.41
Premium $4.79 $18.30 $36.60
Diesel $4.30 $16.44 $32.88

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Jerome. The current time is 18:11:17.

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.