How far is Hamilton, OH from South Point, OH?
The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to South Point, OH is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 126 miles (202.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Village in Adams County, Ohio, United States of America
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 South Point.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and South Point.
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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
21.7 mi · 25 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 32 West, SR 32 East: Batavia, Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard
961 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 32 West: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard
1056 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
75.3 mi · 1 hr 33 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit right
1301 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
10.5 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 South: Ironton
1.1 km · 2 min
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Continue on Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
16.5 mi · 18 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left
29.4 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right
955 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
41 m · 4 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Solida Road
52 m · 8 sec · Solida Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Solida Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Solida Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 4th Street East
732 ft · 18 sec · 4th Street East
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street East
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and South Point.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
75.3 mi · 01h 33m
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 South Point.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to South Point?
The road trip is about 166.6 miles (268.1 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?
Peebles is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.2 miles from Hamilton and 83.4 miles from South Point.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 126 miles (202.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.6 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 10:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.79 one way or $43.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Mostly Sunny near South Point.
Stop Ideas Near Peebles
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 Peebles.
Maysville
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Ashland Transportation Center
Cincinnati, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and South Point. Straight-line distance: 126 mi (202.77 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 South Point
Town in Ohio, United States
| Population | 3,813 |
| Coordinates | 38.4178600, -82.5862700 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Point (-82.58627, 38.41786)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 268 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 04m |
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 | $21.79 | $43.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $24.94 | $49.89 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $28.17 | $56.33 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $25.31 | $50.62 |
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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