How far is Hamilton, OH from Tiffin, OH?

The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Tiffin, OH is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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
168.27 mi
03h 24m
Flight
139.14 mi
223.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.14 mi
Kilometers
223.93 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.27 mi
Kilometers
270.8 km
Drive Time
03h 24m

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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 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tiffin
Wed, May 20, 4:58 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Wed, May 20, 8:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-05-20T01:33
Arrive Tiffin
Wed, May 20, 4:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 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
10:12 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
Anna
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Hamilton
84.1 mi
01h 42m
To Tiffin
84.1 mi
01h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.8 mi · 29 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

    102 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 68 South, SR 15 East: Carey

    1346 ft · 26 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 68 South, SR 15 East: Carey

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn slight right

    55 m · 4 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Lima Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Lima Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1454 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Sandusky Street

    947 ft · 26 sec · East Sandusky Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto East Street

    763 ft · 23 sec · East Street

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Central Parkway

    2468 ft · 1 min · Central Parkway

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Blanchard Street

    152 m · 15 sec · North Blanchard Street

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto Tiffin Avenue

    15.4 mi · 24 min · Tiffin Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    40 m · 2 sec

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout

    7 mi · 10 min

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto West Market Street

    2.3 mi · 5 min · West Market Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
127 mi · 76%
Tiffin Avenue
22.4 mi · 13%
Hamilton Middletown Road
6.4 mi · 4%
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.53 mi · 3%
West Market Street
2.27 mi · 1%
Lima Avenue
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

102 mi · 01h 51m

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 24m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.2 mi
139.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anna
01h 42m from Hamilton
Leave By
10:12 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hamilton and Chance Rain Showers near Tiffin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 168.3 miles (270.8 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?

Anna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.1 miles from Hamilton and 84.1 miles from Tiffin.

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

The direct path is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.2 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 10:12 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.01 one way or $44.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hamilton and Chance Rain Showers near Tiffin.

Stop Ideas Near Anna

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

111 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Connersville station

117 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Tiffin. Straight-line distance: 139.14 mi (223.93 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

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

#2 Tiffin

City in and the county seat of Seneca County, Ohio, United States

Population17,359
Coordinates41.1145000, -83.1779700
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-84.56134, 39.3995)
End: Tiffin (-83.17797, 41.1145)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 271 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.94 gal
22.48 L · about $22.01
Round trip
$44.02
11.88 gal · 44.96 L
Estimated CO2
52.8 kg one way
Round trip: 105.6 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $22.01 $44.02
Mid-grade $4.24 $25.20 $50.39
Premium $4.79 $28.45 $56.91
Diesel $4.30 $25.57 $51.13

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and Tiffin. The current time is 01:33:59.

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.