How far is Hamilton, OH from Powell, OH?

The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Powell, OH is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 40m 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
185.58 mi
03h 50m
Flight
164.09 mi
264.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
164.09 mi
Kilometers
264.07 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.58 mi
Kilometers
298.66 km
Drive Time
03h 50m

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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 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Powell
Sat, Apr 18, 12:10 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Sat, Apr 18, 4:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-17T20:19
Arrive Powell
Sat, Apr 18, 12:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 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
9:20 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
Grove City
OH

A city in Summit County, Ohio.

From Hamilton
92.6 mi
01h 55m
To Powell
92.9 mi
01h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8 mi · 14 min

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    937 ft · 26 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Bypass 48

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Bypass 48

  10. 10

    Turn right

    7 mi · 10 min

  11. 11

    Turn right

    8.9 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1142 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City

    634 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on South Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 East

    1.5 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, Wheeling

    1011 ft · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Wheeling

    2290 ft · 56 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    19.5 mi · 21 min · East Freeway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 79: Buckeye Lake, Newark

    2071 ft · 52 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Hebron Road

    9.4 mi · 11 min · Hebron Road

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Coshocton, 16 E, 79 N

    28.9 mi · 33 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 12 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 12 min

  26. 26

    Turn left onto County Road 93

    1.4 mi · 5 min · County Road 93

  27. 27

    Turn sharp right onto Township Road 172

    131 m · 19 sec · Township Road 172

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Township Road 172

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
28 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
55.1 mi · 30%
Coshocton
47.2 mi · 25%
East Freeway
19.5 mi · 11%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
11.2 mi · 6%
Hebron Road
9.35 mi · 5%
Hamilton Middletown Road
6.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 50m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
164.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grove City
01h 55m from Hamilton
Leave By
9:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hamilton and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Powell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 185.6 miles (298.7 km) and usually takes 03h 50m 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?

Grove City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.6 miles from Hamilton and 92.9 miles from Powell.

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

The direct path is about 164.1 miles (264.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 9:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.27 one way or $48.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hamilton and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Powell.

Stop Ideas Near Grove City

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

12 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Powell. Straight-line distance: 164.09 mi (264.07 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

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

#2 Powell

City in Ohio, United States

Population13,393
Coordinates40.3059000, -81.7017900
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-84.56134, 39.3995)
End: Powell (-81.70179, 40.3059)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.55 gal
24.79 L · about $24.27
Round trip
$48.54
13.1 gal · 49.58 L
Estimated CO2
58.2 kg one way
Round trip: 116.4 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.27 $48.54
Mid-grade $4.24 $27.79 $55.57
Premium $4.79 $31.37 $62.75
Diesel $4.30 $28.19 $56.38

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 Powell. The current time is 20:19:47.

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.