How far is Hamilton, OH from Lake Darby, OH?
The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Lake Darby, OH is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Lake Darby.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Lake Darby.
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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
38.5 mi · 41 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 142: Plain City, West Jefferson
1505 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Plain City – Georgesville Road
998 ft · 26 sec · Plain City – Georgesville Road
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Turn left onto High Free Pike
1.1 km · 57 sec · High Free Pike
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Continue on Roberts Road
2448 ft · 43 sec · Roberts Road
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Continue on Hubbard Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hubbard Road
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Turn left onto Fairbrook Avenue
929 ft · 37 sec · Fairbrook Avenue
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Turn left onto Silverbell Avenue
105 m · 12 sec · Silverbell Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Silverbell Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Lake Darby.
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 70 East
Keep slight left
38.5 mi · 00h 41m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hamilton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Darby.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Lake Darby?
The road trip is about 97.7 miles (157.2 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?
Fairborn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from Hamilton and 48.9 miles from Lake Darby.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.7 miles (129.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Hamilton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Lake Darby.
Stop Ideas Near Fairborn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Springfield City Hall
Town Hall Theatre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairborn.
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Lake Darby. Straight-line distance: 80.66 mi (129.81 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 Lake Darby
Census-designated place in Franklin County, Ohio
| Population | 4,592 |
| Coordinates | 39.9572800, -83.2288000 |
| Altitude | 282 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lake Darby (-83.2288, 39.95728)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 157 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 13m |
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 | $3.71 | $12.75 | $25.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $14.59 | $29.18 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $16.48 | $32.96 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $14.81 | $29.61 |
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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