How far is Hamilton, OH from Lebanon, OH?
The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Lebanon, OH is about 220.2 miles (354.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.8 miles (283 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 04m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 32m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Lebanon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Lebanon.
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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
8 mi · 14 min
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Take the ramp slight right
937 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bypass 48
1.7 mi · 2 min · Bypass 48
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Turn right
7 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
8.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 71 North: Columbus
1142 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
54.8 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
634 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 East
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
11.2 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, Wheeling
1011 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Wheeling
2290 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
70.5 mi · 1 hr 16 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South: Marietta
2899 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
18.3 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 78: Caldwell, Woodsfield
2128 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto McConnelsville Road
3045 ft · 55 sec · McConnelsville Road
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Continue on Woodsfield Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Woodsfield Road
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Turn right onto Frostyville Road
13.5 mi · 24 min · Frostyville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Harriettsville Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Harriettsville Road
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Turn right
4.2 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto County Road 15
1.1 km · 2 min · County Road 15
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Turn left onto Township Highway 340
52 m · 8 sec · Township Highway 340
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Township Highway 340
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Lebanon.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Freeway
Merge slight left onto East Freeway
70.5 mi · 01h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Hamilton and Chance Rain Showers near Lebanon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Lebanon?
The road trip is about 220.2 miles (354.4 km) and usually takes 04h 32m 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?
Reynoldsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.9 miles from Hamilton and 110.2 miles from Lebanon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.8 miles (283 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.79 one way or $57.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Chance Rain Showers near Lebanon.
Stop Ideas Near Reynoldsburg
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 Reynoldsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 175.88 mi (283.05 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 Lebanon
City in southwestern Ohio, United States
| Population | 20,761 |
| Coordinates | 39.6078500, -81.2731700 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lebanon (-81.27317, 39.60785)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 354 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 44m |
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 | $28.79 | $57.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $32.96 | $65.92 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $37.22 | $74.44 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $33.44 | $66.88 |
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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