How far is Hamilton, OH from Swan Creek, OH?

The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Swan Creek, OH is about 176.7 miles (284.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m 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
176.65 mi
03h 42m
Flight
138.37 mi
222.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
138.37 mi
Kilometers
222.68 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.65 mi
Kilometers
284.29 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Swan Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 2:45 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Sat, Apr 18, 6:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-17T23:02
Arrive Swan Creek
Sat, Apr 18, 2:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 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
Frankfort
OH

City in Ross County, Ohio, United States of America

From Hamilton
88.2 mi
01h 51m
To Swan Creek
88.4 mi
01h 51m

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
83°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 Swan Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Swan Creek.

  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

    19.7 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 435: Washington Court House

    1552 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Old United States Highway 35

    2586 ft · 37 sec · Old United States Highway 35

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 35 East: Washington Court House

    2447 ft · 60 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    42.1 mi · 46 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    54.1 mi · 1 hr 3 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 160: Vinton, Gallipolis

    1264 ft · 32 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto State Route 160

    1693 ft · 39 sec · State Route 160

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Jackson Pike

    985 ft · 25 sec · Jackson Pike

  22. 22

    Turn right

    1296 ft · 29 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto McCormick Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · McCormick Road

  24. 24

    Turn slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Chillicothe Road

    2351 ft · 1 min · Chillicothe Road

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Vine Street

    144 m · 8 sec · Vine Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Garfield Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Garfield Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on State Route 7 South

    15.4 mi · 22 min · State Route 7 South

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · State Route 7 South

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 35 East
96.6 mi · 55%
I 71 North
19.9 mi · 11%
State Route 7 South
15.4 mi · 9%
Hamilton Middletown Road
6.4 mi · 4%
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.71 mi · 3%
McCormick Road
1.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 35 East

Keep slight left

54.1 mi · 01h 03m

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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.3 mi
138.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frankfort
01h 51m from Hamilton
Leave By
9:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hamilton and Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Swan Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Swan Creek?

The road trip is about 176.7 miles (284.3 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88.2 miles from Hamilton and 88.4 miles from Swan Creek.

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

The direct path is about 138.4 miles (222.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 9:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.08 one way or $46.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 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 Swan Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Frankfort

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

78 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Maysville

98 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

113 mi away
99 15th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Swan Creek. Straight-line distance: 138.37 mi (222.68 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Swan Creek

#2 Swan Creek

Township in Fulton County, Ohio

Population8,398
Coordinates38.5939700, -82.2020900
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-84.56134, 39.3995)
End: Swan Creek (-82.20209, 38.59397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.23 gal
23.6 L · about $23.08
Round trip
$46.16
12.46 gal · 47.2 L
Estimated CO2
55.4 kg one way
Round trip: 110.7 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.08 $46.16
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.43 $52.86
Premium $4.79 $29.84 $59.68
Diesel $4.30 $26.81 $53.63

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 Swan Creek. The current time is 23:02:50.

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.