How far is Hamilton, OH from Mingo Junction, OH?

The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Mingo Junction, OH is about 244.5 miles (393.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219 miles (352.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 43m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
244.53 mi
04h 51m
Flight
219.03 mi
352.49 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.03 mi
Kilometers
352.49 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.53 mi
Kilometers
393.53 km
Drive Time
04h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mingo Junction
Wed, Apr 15, 1:51 PM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Wed, Apr 15, 6:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-15T08:59
Arrive Mingo Junction
Wed, Apr 15, 1:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:16 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hamilton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Kirkersville
OH

Human settlement in Licking County, Ohio, United States of America

From Hamilton
122 mi
02h 25m
To Mingo Junction
122.5 mi
02h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Mingo Junction.

  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

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, Wheeling

    1011 ft · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Wheeling

    2290 ft · 56 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    110.4 mi · 2 hr · East Freeway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 7: Bridgeport

    1260 ft · 36 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Marion Street

    141 m · 11 sec · Marion Street

  24. 24

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1142 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on Main Street

    73 m · 9 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto North Lincoln Avenue

    151 m · 10 sec · North Lincoln Avenue

  27. 27

    Take the ramp right

    1144 ft · 31 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto Ohio Valley Pike

    19.3 mi · 27 min · Ohio Valley Pike

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward Murdock Avenue

    78 m · 7 sec

  30. 30

    Turn slight left onto East Murdock Avenue

    122 m · 20 sec · East Murdock Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Peeler Street

    585 ft · 26 sec · Peeler Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Clifton Avenue

    67 m · 6 sec · Clifton Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on Commercial Street

    1202 ft · 35 sec · Commercial Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto McLister Avenue

    118 m · 13 sec · McLister Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Standard Avenue

    108 m · 17 sec · Standard Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    160 m · 23 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn slight right onto Stanton Avenue

    18 m · 3 sec · Stanton Avenue

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stanton Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Freeway
116 mi · 47%
I 71 North
55.1 mi · 23%
Ohio Valley Pike
19.3 mi · 8%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
11.2 mi · 5%
Hamilton Middletown Road
6.4 mi · 3%
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.71 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Freeway

Merge slight left onto East Freeway

110 mi · 02h 00m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
04h 51m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.5 mi
219 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirkersville
02h 25m from Hamilton
Leave By
7:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hamilton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Mingo Junction.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Mingo Junction?

The road trip is about 244.5 miles (393.5 km) and usually takes 04h 51m 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?

Kirkersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122 miles from Hamilton and 122.5 miles from Mingo Junction.

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

The direct path is about 219 miles (352.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.5 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 7:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.97 one way or $63.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kirkersville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

34 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Mingo Junction. Straight-line distance: 219.03 mi (352.49 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Mingo Junction

#2 Mingo Junction

Town

Population3,185
Coordinates40.3217400, -80.6098000
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-84.56134, 39.3995)
End: Mingo Junction (-80.6098, 40.32174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 394 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.63 gal
32.66 L · about $31.97
Round trip
$63.95
17.26 gal · 65.32 L
Estimated CO2
76.7 kg one way
Round trip: 153.4 kg / 338 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.97 $63.95
Mid-grade $4.24 $36.61 $73.22
Premium $4.79 $41.34 $82.68
Diesel $4.30 $37.14 $74.29

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Mingo Junction. The current time is 08:59:31.

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.