How far is Hamilton, OH from Montpelier, OH?
The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Montpelier, OH is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151 miles (243 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 23m 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 41m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Montpelier.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Montpelier.
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Start on High Street
763 ft · 36 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
2614 ft · 1 min · North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Continue on North 3rd Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Street
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Continue on South Riverside Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · South Riverside Drive
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Continue on Hamilton Eaton Road
6.7 mi · 9 min · Hamilton Eaton Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
48 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
98.9 mi · 2 hr 13 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
65 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
16.6 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto North Williams Street
6.5 mi · 10 min · North Williams Street
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
2.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto South Harrison Street
681 ft · 32 sec · South Harrison Street
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Turn right onto East Jefferson Street
66 m · 9 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Montpelier.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Hamilton Eaton Road
Exit the roundabout
98.9 mi · 02h 13m
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 Mostly Sunny near Montpelier.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Montpelier?
The road trip is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km) and usually takes 03h 41m 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?
Montezuma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Hamilton and 80.1 miles from Montpelier.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151 miles (243 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 9:36 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.97 one way or $41.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Mostly Sunny near Montpelier.
Stop Ideas Near Montezuma
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 Montezuma.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Montpelier. Straight-line distance: 150.99 mi (242.99 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 Montpelier
City in Williams County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,907 |
| Coordinates | 41.5845000, -84.6055100 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montpelier (-84.60551, 41.5845)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 258 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $20.97 | $41.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $24.01 | $48.02 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $27.11 | $54.22 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $24.36 | $48.72 |
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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