How far is Hilliard, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Hilliard, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 108 miles (173.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.97 mi
01h 48m
Flight
86.48 mi
139.18 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Hilliard.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.48 mi
Kilometers
139.18 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.97 mi
Kilometers
173.76 km
Drive Time
01h 48m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM EDT
Return by in Hilliard
Thu, Apr 23, 4:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hilliard
2026-04-23T01:07
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hilliard
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
Crystal Lakes
OH

City in Ray County, Missouri, United States

From Hilliard
52.1 mi
00h 54m
To Hamilton
55.9 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Columbia Street

    787 ft · 32 sec · Columbia Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Madison Street

    68 m · 8 sec · Madison Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lattimer Street

    152 m · 20 sec · Lattimer Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cemetery Road

    126 m · 18 sec · Cemetery Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street

    66 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    83 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    40 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    3106 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Hilliard-Rome Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Hilliard-Rome Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 West: Dayton

    2058 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    49.5 mi · 53 min · West Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton

    36.3 mi · 44 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 63 West: Monroe

    700 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Hamilton Lebanon Road East

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Lebanon Road East

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Middletown

    872 ft · 24 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    80 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hamilton Middletown Road

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Middletown Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Fairgrove Avenue

    3235 ft · 44 sec · Fairgrove Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on North Erie Boulevard

    3253 ft · 51 sec · North Erie Boulevard

  22. 22

    Turn right onto High Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · High Street

  23. 23

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
49.5 mi · 46%
SR 4
36.6 mi · 34%
Hamilton Middletown Road
6.5 mi · 6%
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.47 mi · 4%
Hilliard-Rome Road
3.01 mi · 3%
High Street
0.82 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight left onto West Freeway

49.5 mi · 00h 53m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.5 mi
86.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Crystal Lakes
00h 54m from Hilliard
Leave By
2:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hilliard and Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 108 miles (173.8 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?

Crystal Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Hilliard and 55.9 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 86.5 miles (139.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 2:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.12 one way or $28.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hilliard and Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Crystal Lakes

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Crystal Lakes and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 9.4 mi away

Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton

Dayton , OH
6196 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414, United States
Rating 4.4/5 3,718 reviews Tourist attraction,Bar & grill,Children's party service,Go-kart track,Laser tag center,Miniature golf course,Party planner,Restaurant,Amusement center,Video arcade
Historic City Hall Bell
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

Historic City Hall Bell

Springfield , OH
191 S Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45502
Historical landmark
Springfield City Hall
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

Springfield City Hall

Springfield , OH
76 E High St, Springfield, OH 45502
Rating 4.0/5 10 reviews City Hall,City government office
Xenia City Hall
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

Xenia City Hall

Xenia , OH
101 Little Miami Scenic Trail, Xenia, OH 45385
Rating 3.6/5 28 reviews Business center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Crystal Lakes.

BUS

Columbus, OH

88 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

96 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Connersville station

98 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

98 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hilliard and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 86.48 mi (139.18 km).

Hilliard

#1 Hilliard

City in Ohio

Population36,797
Coordinates40.0334000, -83.1582500
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia Street (-83.158352, 40.033471)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 174 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.81 gal
14.42 L · about $14.12
Round trip
$28.23
7.62 gal · 28.84 L
Estimated CO2
33.9 kg one way
Round trip: 67.7 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.12 $28.23
Mid-grade $4.24 $16.16 $32.32
Premium $4.79 $18.25 $36.50
Diesel $4.30 $16.40 $32.80

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 Hilliard and Hamilton. The current time is 01:07:03.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.