How far is Hamilton, OH from Louisville, OH?

The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Louisville, OH is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
85.36 mi
01h 58m
Flight
65.11 mi
104.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.11 mi
Kilometers
104.79 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.36 mi
Kilometers
137.38 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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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 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Louisville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:40 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-19T02:42
Arrive Louisville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Williamsburg
OH

Village in Ohio

From Hamilton
42.6 mi
00h 59m
To Louisville
42.8 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · High Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Butler County Veterans Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4 Bypass: Middletown, Fairfield

    1473 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bypass 4

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Bypass 4

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    159 m · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    57 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Dixie Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Dixie Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Springfield Pike

    961 ft · 21 sec · Springfield Pike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275

    861 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 275 East: Dayton

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 275 East: Dayton

    1260 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    21.7 mi · 25 min · Circle Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 32 West, SR 32 East: Batavia, Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard

    961 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 32 West: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard

    1056 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    41.9 mi · 54 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Tranquility Pike

    1.3 km · 2 min · Tranquility Pike

  17. 17

    Turn right

    2 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Turn left

    3.4 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Turn right

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Louisville Road

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Louisville Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Louisville Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
41.9 mi · 49%
Circle Freeway
21.7 mi · 25%
Bypass 4
4.29 mi · 5%
Louisville Road
2.81 mi · 3%
Dixie Highway
2.09 mi · 2%
High Street
1.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

41.9 mi · 00h 54m

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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
65.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Williamsburg
00h 59m from Hamilton
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hamilton and Chance Rain Showers near Louisville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Hamilton and 42.8 miles from Louisville.

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

The direct path is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.15 one way or $22.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Chance Rain Showers near Louisville.

Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

39 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

42 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

51 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

101 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Louisville. Straight-line distance: 65.11 mi (104.79 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

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

#2 Louisville

City in Stark County, Ohio

Population9,378
Coordinates38.9928500, -83.4643600
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-84.56134, 39.3995)
End: Louisville (-83.46436, 38.99285)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.4 L · about $11.15
Round trip
$22.30
6.02 gal · 22.8 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.15 $22.30
Mid-grade $4.24 $12.77 $25.54
Premium $4.79 $14.42 $28.84
Diesel $4.30 $12.96 $25.91

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Louisville. The current time is 02:42:05.

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.