How far is Hamilton, OH from Pataskala, OH?
The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Pataskala, OH is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.
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.
Human settlement in Fayette County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Pataskala.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Pataskala.
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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
8 mi · 14 min
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Take the ramp slight right
937 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bypass 48
1.7 mi · 2 min · Bypass 48
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Turn right
7 mi · 10 min
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Turn right
8.9 mi · 13 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 71 North: Columbus
1142 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
54.8 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
634 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 East
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
11.2 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, Wheeling
1011 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Wheeling
2290 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
8.9 mi · 10 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 310: Etna, Pataskala
1363 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto East Depot Street
70 m · 16 sec · East Depot Street
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Turn left onto Jefferson Street
9 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Jefferson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Pataskala.
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
54.8 mi · 00h 59m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hamilton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pataskala.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Pataskala?
The road trip is about 120.2 miles (193.5 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?
Octa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60 miles from Hamilton and 60.2 miles from Pataskala.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 1:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.71 one way or $31.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hamilton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pataskala.
Stop Ideas Near Octa
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 Octa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Pataskala. Straight-line distance: 108.44 mi (174.52 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 Pataskala
City in Licking County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 16,010 |
| Coordinates | 39.9956200, -82.6743300 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pataskala (-82.67433, 39.99562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 194 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 30m |
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 | $15.71 | $31.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $17.99 | $35.97 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $20.31 | $40.62 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $18.25 | $36.50 |
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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