How far is Hamilton, OH from Mantua, OH?
The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Mantua, OH is about 178 miles (286.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 40m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ohio, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Mantua.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Mantua.
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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
54.8 mi · 1 hr · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 40, US 22: Norwich
1264 ft · 35 sec
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Turn left onto East Pike
5.1 mi · 7 min · East Pike
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Continue on West Main Street
1050 ft · 27 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Friendship Drive
4.7 mi · 8 min · North Friendship Drive
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Turn right onto Cambridge Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Cambridge Road
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Continue on Bloomfield Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Bloomfield Road
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Turn left onto Boden Road
1 mi · 2 min · Boden Road
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Turn slight right onto Mantua Road
2348 ft · 2 min · Mantua Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mantua Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Mantua.
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 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.
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 Sunny near Mantua.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Mantua?
The road trip is about 178 miles (286.5 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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?
Harrisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.9 miles from Hamilton and 89.2 miles from Mantua.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 9:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.27 one way or $46.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Sunny near Mantua.
Stop Ideas Near Harrisburg
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 Harrisburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Mantua. Straight-line distance: 160.14 mi (257.72 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 Mantua
Village in Portage County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 4,793 |
| Coordinates | 40.0778500, -81.6790100 |
| Altitude | 315 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mantua (-81.67901, 40.07785)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 286 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $23.27 | $46.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $26.64 | $53.28 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $30.08 | $60.16 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $27.03 | $54.06 |
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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