How far is Hamilton, OH from Ottawa, OH?
The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Ottawa, OH is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Ottawa.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Ottawa.
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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
24.8 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo
68.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 65: Lima, Uniopolis
957 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto St Johns Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · St Johns Road
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Continue on St Johns Avenue
3153 ft · 1 min · St Johns Avenue
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Turn slight right onto South Pine Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Pine Street
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Turn left onto East Elm Street
881 ft · 17 sec · East Elm Street
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Turn right onto South Central Avenue
1974 ft · 39 sec · South Central Avenue
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Turn left onto East North Street
1277 ft · 26 sec · East North Street
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Turn right onto North Elizabeth Street
3010 ft · 58 sec · North Elizabeth Street
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Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
145 m · 12 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto North West Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · North West Street
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Turn slight right onto Ottawa Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Ottawa Road
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Continue on South Perrysburg Road
816 ft · 14 sec · South Perrysburg Road
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Continue on Ottawa Road - North Perrysburg Road
13.2 mi · 18 min · Ottawa Road - North Perrysburg Road
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Turn right onto West Main Street
844 ft · 28 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Oak Street
6 m · 1 sec · North Oak Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Oak Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Ottawa.
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 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.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Hamilton and Sunny near Ottawa.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Ottawa?
The road trip is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km) and usually takes 02h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Piqua is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Hamilton and 65.1 miles from Ottawa.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.1 miles (185.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.04 one way or $34.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Sunny near Ottawa.
Stop Ideas Near Piqua
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
B & D Pizza & Subs
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Tipp City Hall
Lazy R Campground
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Piqua.
Connersville station
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Ottawa. Straight-line distance: 115.15 mi (185.32 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 Ottawa
Village in Ohio
| Population | 4,323 |
| Coordinates | 41.0192200, -84.0471700 |
| Altitude | 222 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ottawa (-84.04717, 41.01922)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 210 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.04 | $34.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $19.51 | $39.03 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $22.03 | $44.07 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $19.80 | $39.60 |
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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