How far is Hamilton, OH from Logan, OH?

The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Logan, OH is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
145.87 mi
02h 59m
Flight
115.31 mi
185.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.31 mi
Kilometers
185.57 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.87 mi
Kilometers
234.76 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Logan
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Logan
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
Range
OH

Unincorporated community in Madison County, Ohio

From Hamilton
72.8 mi
01h 29m
To Logan
73 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City

    634 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on South Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 East

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    7.8 mi · 9 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 33: Bexley, Lancaster

    1075 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 33 East: Lancaster

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Expressway

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Southeast Expressway

  21. 21

    Continue on Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

    7.6 mi · 9 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

  22. 22

    Continue on Lancaster Bypass

    13.8 mi · 15 min · Lancaster Bypass

  23. 23

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road

    3.5 mi · 4 min · Logan-Lancaster Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Logan-Lancaster Road Southeast

  25. 25

    Continue on Old Logan Road

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Old Logan Road

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 93: Logan, McArthur

    1653 ft · 44 sec

  27. 27

    Turn right onto South Mulberry Street

    1926 ft · 47 sec · South Mulberry Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    18 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
55.1 mi · 38%
Lancaster Bypass
13.8 mi · 9%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
7.8 mi · 5%
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
7.57 mi · 5%
Old Logan Road
7.26 mi · 5%
Hamilton Middletown Road
6.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

54.8 mi · 00h 59m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.6 mi
115.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Range
01h 29m from Hamilton
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hamilton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Logan.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Range is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.8 miles from Hamilton and 73 miles from Logan.

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

The direct path is about 115.3 miles (185.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.6 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.08 one way or $38.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hamilton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Logan.

Stop Ideas Near Range

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 Range and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 11.6 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Pleasant Twp Hall

Grove City , OH
5373 Norton Rd, Grove City, OH 43123
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

Housing Authority

Range
121 E East St, Washington Ct Hs, OH 43160
Rating 3.0/5 2 reviews Housing authority

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Range.

BUS

Columbus, OH

44 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

116 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

118 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

119 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Logan. Straight-line distance: 115.31 mi (185.57 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

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

#2 Logan

City in Hocking County, Ohio, United States

Population6,933
Coordinates39.5400700, -82.4071000
Altitude226
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-84.56134, 39.3995)
End: Logan (-82.4071, 39.54007)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 235 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.15 gal
19.49 L · about $19.08
Round trip
$38.16
10.3 gal · 38.98 L
Estimated CO2
45.8 kg one way
Round trip: 91.5 kg / 202 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.08 $38.16
Mid-grade $4.24 $21.85 $43.69
Premium $4.79 $24.67 $49.34
Diesel $4.30 $22.17 $44.33

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 Logan. The current time is 22:43:07.

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.