How far is Hamilton, OH from Mount Vernon, OH?

The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Mount Vernon, OH is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 26m 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
155.12 mi
03h 13m
Flight
129.69 mi
208.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.69 mi
Kilometers
208.72 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
155.12 mi
Kilometers
249.64 km
Drive Time
03h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Vernon
Sat, Apr 18, 6:47 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-18T03:34
Arrive Mount Vernon
Sat, Apr 18, 6:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:34 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
Brighton
OH

Human settlement in United States of America

From Hamilton
77.5 mi
01h 36m
To Mount Vernon
77.7 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Mount Vernon.

  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

    560 ft · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Dayton

    2354 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North, SR 161: Easton Way

    108 m · 9 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North

    2707 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Morse Road

    1350 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Morse Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Morse Road

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Johnstown Road

    75 m · 4 sec · Johnstown Road

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Johnstown Road

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    30 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 51 sec · West Main Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Johnstown Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Johnstown Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest

  31. 31

    Continue on West Coshocton Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · West Coshocton Street

  32. 32

    Continue on Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest

  33. 33

    Turn left onto North Street

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Granville Road

    7.4 mi · 14 min · Granville Road

  35. 35

    Continue on South Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Newark Road

    119 m · 13 sec · Newark Road

  37. 37

    Continue on South Main Street

    1339 ft · 20 sec · South Main Street

  38. 38

    Turn right

    1775 ft · 36 sec

  39. 39

    Turn left onto East High Street

    63 m · 6 sec · East High Street

  40. 40

    Enter the roundabout toward Public Square

    681 ft · 24 sec · Public Square

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Public Square

Car Route Details

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

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
41 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 33%
I 675 North
26.1 mi · 17%
I 75 North
13.7 mi · 9%
Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
13.1 mi · 8%
I 670 East
10.5 mi · 7%
Granville Road
7.44 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Keep slight left

49.2 mi · 00h 53m

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
03h 13m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.4 mi
129.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brighton
01h 36m from Hamilton
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hamilton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mount Vernon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Mount Vernon?

The road trip is about 155.1 miles (249.6 km) and usually takes 03h 13m 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?

Brighton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.5 miles from Hamilton and 77.7 miles from Mount Vernon.

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

The direct path is about 129.7 miles (208.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.27 one way or $40.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Hamilton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Mount Vernon.

Stop Ideas Near Brighton

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 Brighton and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 7.5 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
Springfield City Hall
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

Springfield City Hall

Springfield , OH
76 E High St, Springfield, OH 45502
Rating 4.0/5 10 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.4 mi away

Town Hall Emporium

Urbana , OH
5854 E State Rte 29, Urbana, OH 43078
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Antique store
Historic City Hall Bell
Scenic stop 12.7 mi away

Historic City Hall Bell

Springfield , OH
191 S Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45502
Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

48 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Mount Vernon. Straight-line distance: 129.69 mi (208.72 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Mount Vernon

#2 Mount Vernon

City in Knox County, Ohio, United States

Population16,660
Coordinates40.3934000, -82.4857200
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-84.56134, 39.3995)
End: Mount Vernon (-82.48572, 40.3934)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 250 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.47 gal
20.72 L · about $20.27
Round trip
$40.53
10.94 gal · 41.44 L
Estimated CO2
48.6 kg one way
Round trip: 97.2 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.27 $40.53
Mid-grade $4.24 $23.20 $46.41
Premium $4.79 $26.20 $52.40
Diesel $4.30 $23.54 $47.09

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Mount Vernon. The current time is 03:34:25.

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.