How far is Hamilton, OH from Waterville, OH?
The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Waterville, OH is about 179 miles (288 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Waterville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Waterville.
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Start on High Street
1.2 km · 1 min · High Street
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Turn left onto North Erie Boulevard
1 km · 51 sec · North Erie Boulevard
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Continue on Fairgrove Avenue
3235 ft · 42 sec · Fairgrove Avenue
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Continue on Hamilton Middletown Road
6.4 mi · 7 min · Hamilton Middletown Road
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Take the exit straight toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon
1322 ft · 36 sec
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Continue on Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Lebanon Road East
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Turn straight
560 ft · 10 sec
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 75 North: Dayton
2354 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
24.8 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo
132.5 mi · 2 hr 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 582: Luckey, Haskins
1914 ft · 52 sec
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Turn left onto Middleton Pike
1.5 km · 2 min · Middleton Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middleton Pike
46 m · 3 sec · Middleton Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Middleton Pike
3.4 mi · 6 min · Middleton Pike
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Turn right onto South Findlay Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Findlay Street
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Continue on Findlay Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Findlay Road
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Continue on Toledo Grand Rapids Road
2662 ft · 53 sec · Toledo Grand Rapids Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
62 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2439 ft · 53 sec
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Turn right onto North 2nd Street
37 m · 5 sec · North 2nd Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Waterville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo
132 mi · 02h 23m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers near Waterville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Waterville?
The road trip is about 179 miles (288 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Botkins is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.5 miles from Hamilton and 89.5 miles from Waterville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.2 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 10:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.42 one way or $46.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Waterville.
Stop Ideas Near Botkins
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 Botkins.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Waterville. Straight-line distance: 151.81 mi (244.31 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 Waterville
City in Lucas County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 5,596 |
| Coordinates | 41.5008900, -83.7182700 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waterville (-83.71827, 41.50089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $23.42 | $46.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $26.81 | $53.62 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $30.27 | $60.55 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $27.20 | $54.40 |
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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