How far is Hamilton, OH from West Portsmouth, OH?

The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to West Portsmouth, OH is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.17 mi
02h 36m
Flight
93.36 mi
150.25 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.36 mi
Kilometers
150.25 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.17 mi
Kilometers
188.56 km
Drive Time
02h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Portsmouth
Thu, Apr 23, 6:48 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-23T04:12
Arrive West Portsmouth
Thu, Apr 23, 6:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hamilton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Sardinia
OH

Human settlement in Brown County, Ohio, United States of America

From Hamilton
58.5 mi
01h 18m
To West Portsmouth
58.7 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and West Portsmouth.

  1. 1

    Start on High Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · High Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Butler County Veterans Highway

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4 Bypass: Middletown, Fairfield

    1473 ft · 40 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Bypass 4

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Bypass 4

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    159 m · 15 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    57 m · 11 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Dixie Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Dixie Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on Springfield Pike

    961 ft · 21 sec · Springfield Pike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275

    861 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 275 East: Dayton

    1494 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on I 275 East: Dayton

    1260 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    21.7 mi · 25 min · Circle Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 32 West, SR 32 East: Batavia, Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard

    961 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 32 West: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard

    1056 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    55.2 mi · 1 hr 9 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  16. 16

    Turn right

    28.9 mi · 43 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Calvert's Lane

    1850 ft · 54 sec · Calvert's Lane

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 6th Street

    55 m · 8 sec · 6th Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 6th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
55.2 mi · 47%
Circle Freeway
21.7 mi · 19%
Bypass 4
4.29 mi · 4%
Dixie Highway
2.09 mi · 2%
High Street
1.64 mi · 1%
Butler County Veterans Highway
1.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

55.2 mi · 01h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.9 mi
93.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sardinia
01h 18m from Hamilton
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hamilton and Sunny near West Portsmouth.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to West Portsmouth?

The road trip is about 117.2 miles (188.6 km) and usually takes 02h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sardinia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Hamilton and 58.7 miles from West Portsmouth.

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

The direct path is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.30 one way or $30.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Sunny near West Portsmouth.

Stop Ideas Near Sardinia

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

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

RAIL

Maysville

40 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

61 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

64 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

80 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and West Portsmouth. Straight-line distance: 93.36 mi (150.25 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
West Portsmouth

#2 West Portsmouth

Census-designated place in Scioto County, Ohio

Population3,149
Coordinates38.7584100, -83.0290600
Altitude188
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-84.56134, 39.3995)
End: West Portsmouth (-83.02906, 38.75841)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.13 gal
15.65 L · about $15.30
Round trip
$30.60
8.26 gal · 31.3 L
Estimated CO2
36.7 kg one way
Round trip: 73.4 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.30 $30.60
Mid-grade $4.24 $17.52 $35.04
Premium $4.79 $19.78 $39.57
Diesel $4.30 $17.78 $35.55

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hamilton and West Portsmouth. The current time is 04:12:07.

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.