How far is Hamilton, OH from Yellow Springs, OH?

The driving distance from Hamilton, OH to Yellow Springs, OH is about 54.7 miles (88 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
54.69 mi
01h 14m
Flight
45.6 mi
73.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.6 mi
Kilometers
73.39 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.69 mi
Kilometers
88.01 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yellow Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 4:02 AM EDT
Return by in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hamilton
2026-04-23T02:47
Arrive Yellow Springs
Thu, Apr 23, 4:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 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
Miamisburg
OH

City in Ohio, USA

From Hamilton
27.3 mi
00h 37m
To Yellow Springs
27.3 mi
00h 37m

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
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton and Yellow Springs.

  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

    13.3 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Wilmington Pike, Centerville, Bellbrook

    1841 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Wilmington Pike

    1780 ft · 42 sec · Wilmington Pike

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Feedwire Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Feedwire Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Upper Bellbrook Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Upper Bellbrook Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Second Street

    904 ft · 27 sec · West Second Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto South Progress Drive

    3016 ft · 1 min · South Progress Drive

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Detroit Street

    3.8 mi · 5 min · North Detroit Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    30 m · 1 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Xenia Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
13.7 mi · 25%
North Detroit Street
9.17 mi · 17%
I 675 North
7.19 mi · 13%
Hamilton Middletown Road
6.4 mi · 12%
Upper Bellbrook Road
5.89 mi · 11%
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.53 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

13.3 mi · 00h 15m

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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
45.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Miamisburg
00h 37m from Hamilton
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hamilton and Sunny near Yellow Springs.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hamilton to Yellow Springs?

The road trip is about 54.7 miles (88 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Miamisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Hamilton and 27.3 miles from Yellow Springs.

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

The direct path is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.15 one way or $14.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hamilton and Sunny near Yellow Springs.

Stop Ideas Near Miamisburg

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

62 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

64 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

73 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

116 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hamilton and Yellow Springs. Straight-line distance: 45.6 mi (73.39 km).

Hamilton

#1 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Yellow Springs

#2 Yellow Springs

Village in Ohio

Population3,761
Coordinates39.8064500, -83.8868700
Altitude295
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton (-84.56134, 39.3995)
End: Yellow Springs (-83.88687, 39.80645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.3 L · about $7.15
Round trip
$14.30
3.86 gal · 14.6 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.15 $14.30
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.19 $16.37
Premium $4.79 $9.24 $18.49
Diesel $4.30 $8.31 $16.61

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 Yellow Springs. The current time is 02:47:46.

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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.