How far is Hamilton, OH from Sheffield, OH?

The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Sheffield, OH is about 236.8 miles (381.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 10m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
236.8 mi
04h 35m
Flight
190.59 mi
306.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
190.59 mi
Kilometers
306.72 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
236.8 mi
Kilometers
381.09 km
Drive Time
04h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sheffield
Sat, May 30, 8:38 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Sat, May 30, 1:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-05-30T04:03
Arrive Sheffield
Sat, May 30, 8:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:35 AM to 12:35 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
7:50 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
Worthington
OH

City in and county seat of Nobles County, Minnesota, United States

From Hamilton
118.3 mi
02h 17m
To Sheffield
118.5 mi
02h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    560 ft · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Dayton

    2354 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 42 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster

    1223 ft · 39 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Avon Lake Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Wooster Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Elyria Street

    2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Avon Lake Road

    8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road

    160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Avon Belden Road

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road

    24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road

    42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Avon Belden Road

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Grafton Road

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Grafton Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  35. 35

    Continue on Grafton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Grafton Road

  36. 36

    Continue on John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · John F. Kennedy Memorial Parkway

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Abbe Road North

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Abbe Road North

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Burns Road

    2041 ft · 56 sec · Burns Road

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Gulf Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Gulf Road

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East River Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
40 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
3 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
94.8 mi · 40%
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 22%
I 675 North
26.1 mi · 11%
I 75 North
13.7 mi · 6%
Avon Lake Road
13.3 mi · 6%
Hamilton Middletown Road
6.4 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

94.1 mi · 01h 42m

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
04h 35m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+46.2 mi
190.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Worthington
02h 17m from Hamilton
Leave By
7:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hamilton and Sunny near Sheffield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 236.8 miles (381.1 km) and usually takes 04h 35m 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?

Worthington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.3 miles from Hamilton and 118.5 miles from Sheffield.

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

The direct path is about 190.6 miles (306.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 46.2 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 7:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.97 one way or $61.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hamilton and Sunny near Sheffield.

Stop Ideas Near Worthington

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

15 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Sheffield. Straight-line distance: 190.59 mi (306.72 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

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

#2 Sheffield

Village in Ohio, United States

Population3,631
Coordinates41.4211500, -82.0962600
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-84.56134, 39.3995)
End: Sheffield (-82.09626, 41.42115)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 381 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.36 gal
31.63 L · about $30.97
Round trip
$61.95
16.72 gal · 63.26 L
Estimated CO2
74.3 kg one way
Round trip: 148.6 kg / 328 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.97 $61.95
Mid-grade $4.24 $35.46 $70.93
Premium $4.79 $40.04 $80.09
Diesel $4.30 $35.98 $71.96

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Sheffield. The current time is 04:03:40.

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.