How far is Hamilton, OH from Wilmington, OH?
The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Wilmington, OH is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hamilton and Wilmington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Wilmington.
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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
9.1 mi · 11 min · Butler County Veterans Highway
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Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway
900 ft · 11 sec · Butler County Veterans Highway
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Continue on Veterans Boulevard
1253 ft · 15 sec · Veterans Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cox Lane
16 m · 1 sec · Cox Lane
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Exit the roundabout onto Cox Lane
1554 ft · 40 sec · Cox Lane
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Turn left onto Liberty Way
1.3 km · 1 min · Liberty Way
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Continue on Mason Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Mason Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mason Road
35 m · 2 sec · Mason Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Mason Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason Road
7 m · 1 sec · Mason Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road
2211 ft · 48 sec · Mason Road
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1390 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left toward I 71 North: Columbus
1774 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
6.6 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 123: Morrow, Lebanon
1484 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right
157 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
7.9 mi · 15 min
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Turn left
10.5 mi · 16 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hamilton and Wilmington.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Longest stretch
Turn left
10.5 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hamilton and Sunny near Wilmington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Wilmington?
The road trip is about 43.9 miles (70.7 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
South Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Hamilton and 22 miles from Wilmington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.74 one way or $11.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Sunny near Wilmington.
Stop Ideas Near South Lebanon
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 South Lebanon.
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Wilmington. Straight-line distance: 39.24 mi (63.15 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 Wilmington
City in Clinton County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 12,399 |
| Coordinates | 39.4453400, -83.8285400 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilmington (-83.82854, 39.44534)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 71 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.74 | $11.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $7.42 | $14.85 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
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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