How far is Hamilton, OH from Napoleon, OH?

The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Napoleon, OH is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
158.95 mi
03h 21m
Flight
139.58 mi
224.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.58 mi
Kilometers
224.64 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.95 mi
Kilometers
255.8 km
Drive Time
03h 21m

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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 03h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Napoleon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-23T03:09
Arrive Napoleon
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 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
10:16 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
Sidney
OH

City in Ohio, United States

From Hamilton
79.5 mi
01h 40m
To Napoleon
79.4 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.8 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

    68.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 65: Lima, Uniopolis

    957 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto St Johns Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · St Johns Road

  13. 13

    Continue on St Johns Avenue

    3153 ft · 1 min · St Johns Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto South Pine Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Pine Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East Elm Street

    881 ft · 17 sec · East Elm Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Central Avenue

    1974 ft · 39 sec · South Central Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East North Street

    1277 ft · 26 sec · East North Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Elizabeth Street

    3010 ft · 58 sec · North Elizabeth Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    145 m · 12 sec · West Grand Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North West Street

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North West Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Ottawa Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Ottawa Road

  22. 22

    Continue on South Perrysburg Road

    816 ft · 14 sec · South Perrysburg Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Ottawa Road - North Perrysburg Road

    13.5 mi · 18 min · Ottawa Road - North Perrysburg Road

  24. 24

    Continue on North Perry Street

    1033 ft · 21 sec · North Perry Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Defiance Street

    5.3 mi · 8 min · North Defiance Street

  26. 26

    Turn right

    12.8 mi · 19 min

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Railway Avenue

    1042 ft · 21 sec · Railway Avenue

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Wilhelm Street

    10.1 mi · 15 min · North Wilhelm Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto East Clinton Street

    26 m · 2 sec · East Clinton Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Clinton Street

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
93.3 mi · 59%
Ottawa Road - North Perrysburg Road
13.5 mi · 8%
North Wilhelm Street
10.1 mi · 6%
Hamilton Middletown Road
6.4 mi · 4%
North Defiance Street
5.28 mi · 3%
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

68.1 mi · 01h 14m

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 21m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
139.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sidney
01h 40m from Hamilton
Leave By
10:16 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hamilton and Mostly Sunny near Napoleon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 158.9 miles (255.8 km) and usually takes 03h 21m 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?

Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.5 miles from Hamilton and 79.4 miles from Napoleon.

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

The direct path is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:16 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.79 one way or $41.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Mostly Sunny near Napoleon.

Stop Ideas Near Sidney

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Connersville station

109 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Napoleon. Straight-line distance: 139.58 mi (224.64 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

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

#2 Napoleon

City in and the county seat of Henry County, Ohio, United States

Population8,147
Coordinates41.3922700, -84.1252200
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-84.56134, 39.3995)
End: Napoleon (-84.12522, 41.39227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.61 gal
21.23 L · about $20.79
Round trip
$41.57
11.22 gal · 42.46 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.7 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.79 $41.57
Mid-grade $4.24 $23.80 $47.60
Premium $4.79 $26.87 $53.74
Diesel $4.30 $24.15 $48.29

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Napoleon. The current time is 03:09:59.

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.