How far is Hamilton, OH from Olmsted, OH?
The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Olmsted, OH is about 238.6 miles (384 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 197.2 miles (317.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 15m 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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City in and county seat of Nobles County, Minnesota, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Olmsted.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Olmsted.
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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
560 ft · 10 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Dayton
2354 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
15.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
49.2 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt
1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland
2166 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
94.1 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster
1223 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Avon Lake Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road
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Continue on Wooster Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street
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Continue on Elyria Street
2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street
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Continue on Avon Lake Road
8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road
160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road
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Continue on Avon Belden Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road
24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road
42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
8 mi · 11 min · Avon Belden Road
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Turn sharp left onto Lorain Road
931 ft · 19 sec · Lorain Road
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Continue on Butternut Ridge Road
548 ft · 13 sec · Butternut Ridge Road
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Turn right onto State Route 83 Alternate
123 m · 11 sec · State Route 83 Alternate
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Take the ramp right toward SR 10 East: Cleveland
1475 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 10
7.3 mi · 9 min · State Route 10
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 252: North Olmsted, Great Northern Boulevard
1459 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Great Northern Boulevard
1670 ft · 44 sec · Great Northern Boulevard
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Turn left onto Butternut Ridge Road
872 ft · 28 sec · Butternut Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Columbia Road
1208 ft · 41 sec · Columbia Road
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Turn left onto Carey Lane
2 m · 1 sec · Carey Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carey Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Olmsted.
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
94.1 mi · 01h 42m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hamilton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Olmsted.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Olmsted?
The road trip is about 238.6 miles (384 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?
Worthington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 119.2 miles from Hamilton and 119.4 miles from Olmsted.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 197.2 miles (317.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 7:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.20 one way or $62.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Hamilton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Olmsted.
Stop Ideas Near Worthington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Olmsted. Straight-line distance: 197.19 mi (317.35 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 Olmsted
Township in Cuyahoga County, Ohio
| Population | 13,552 |
| Coordinates | 41.4069900, -81.8968000 |
| Altitude | 233 |
| Country | United States |
End: Olmsted (-81.8968, 41.40699)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 384 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 58m |
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 | $31.20 | $62.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $35.72 | $71.44 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $40.33 | $80.66 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $36.24 | $72.48 |
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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