How far is Hamilton, OH from Providence, OH?
The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Providence, OH is about 181.1 miles (291.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 57m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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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 28m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Providence.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Providence.
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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
125.1 mi · 2 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 6: Napoleon, Fremont
1697 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left
98 m · 8 sec
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Turn left
9.3 mi · 11 min
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Turn right onto Otsego Pike
3 mi · 5 min · Otsego Pike
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Turn left onto Kellogg Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Kellogg Road
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Turn straight onto River Road West
151 m · 10 sec · River Road West
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Continue on Front Street
2735 ft · 57 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto Grand Rapids Road
1006 ft · 27 sec · Grand Rapids Road
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Turn left onto South River Road
1.1 km · 1 min · South River Road
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Turn right onto Providence-Neapolis-Swanton Road
23 m · 1 sec · Providence-Neapolis-Swanton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Providence-Neapolis-Swanton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Providence.
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
125 mi · 02h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving Hamilton and Mostly Sunny near Providence.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Providence?
The road trip is about 181.1 miles (291.4 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
Botkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.5 miles from Hamilton and 90.5 miles from Providence.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 144.1 miles (231.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37 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 10:02 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.67 one way or $47.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Mostly Sunny near Providence.
Stop Ideas Near Botkins
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 Botkins.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Providence. Straight-line distance: 144.11 mi (231.93 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 Providence
Ghost town in Lucas County, Ohio
| Population | 3,446 |
| Coordinates | 41.4183900, -83.8730000 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Providence (-83.873, 41.41839)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $23.67 | $47.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $27.11 | $54.21 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $30.61 | $61.22 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $27.50 | $55.01 |
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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