How far is Hamilton, OH from Russell, OH?
The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Russell, OH is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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 01h 28m.
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.
Census-designated place in Clermont County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Russell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Russell.
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Start on High Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · High Street
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Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Butler County Veterans Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4 Bypass: Middletown, Fairfield
1473 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Bypass 4
4.2 mi · 6 min · Bypass 4
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Take the exit right
159 m · 15 sec
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Turn left
57 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Dixie Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Dixie Highway
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Continue on Springfield Pike
961 ft · 21 sec · Springfield Pike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275
861 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 275 East: Dayton
1494 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on I 275 East: Dayton
1260 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
15.6 mi · 18 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 28: Blanchester, Milford
2085 ft · 58 sec
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Turn left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight right onto Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill Road South
1193 ft · 23 sec
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Turn slight right onto Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill Road
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Turn left
1.3 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
1956 ft · 39 sec
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Continue straight
7.2 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Wright Street
6.7 mi · 12 min · Wright Street
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Turn left
12.9 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto Russell Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Russell Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Russell Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Russell.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Circle Freeway
Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
15.6 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hamilton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Russell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Russell?
The road trip is about 58.3 miles (93.9 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Day Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.1 miles from Hamilton and 29.2 miles from Russell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.63 one way or $15.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hamilton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Russell.
Stop Ideas Near Day Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Tower Park Mess Hall
Dayton City Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Day Heights.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Maysville
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Russell. Straight-line distance: 46.22 mi (74.39 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 Russell
Township in Geauga County, Ohio
| Population | 5,177 |
| Coordinates | 39.2195100, -83.7285300 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Russell (-83.72853, 39.21951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 94 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $7.63 | $15.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $8.74 | $17.48 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $9.87 | $19.73 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $8.87 | $17.73 |
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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