How far is Kent, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Kent, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 238.9 miles (384.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 207.8 miles (334.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
238.84 mi
03h 55m
Flight
207.84 mi
334.48 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
207.84 mi
Kilometers
334.48 km
Flight Time
00h 25m

Driving Distance

Road route
238.84 mi
Kilometers
384.37 km
Drive Time
03h 55m

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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 03h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:42 PM EDT
Return by in Kent
Sun, Apr 19, 9:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kent
2026-04-19T13:46
Arrive Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:08 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kent
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Galena
OH

Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

From Kent
118.8 mi
01h 57m
To Hamilton
120 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    65 m · 9 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    1405 ft · 43 sec · Franklin Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Summit Street

    74 m · 9 sec · West Summit Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Mogadore Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Mogadore Road

  5. 5

    Continue on I 76 West: Akron

    1106 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, Mason

    1504 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Kings Mills Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Kings Mills Road

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left

    922 ft · 16 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1390 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Mason Road

    2220 ft · 44 sec · Mason Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mason Road

    54 m · 4 sec · Mason Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Mason Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Liberty Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Liberty Way

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Cox Lane

    1581 ft · 32 sec · Cox Lane

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Boulevard

    92 m · 6 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard

    1274 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  25. 25

    Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Butler County Veterans Highway

  26. 26

    Continue on High Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · High Street

  27. 27

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kent 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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
185 mi · 77%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 8%
I 76 West
10.6 mi · 4%
Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi · 4%
Mogadore Road
3.79 mi · 2%
Kings Mills Road
3.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 51m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 55m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.1 mi
207.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galena
01h 57m from Kent
Leave By
9:08 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Kent and Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 238.9 miles (384.4 km) and usually takes 03h 55m 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?

Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 118.8 miles from Kent and 120 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 207.8 miles (334.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:08 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.23 one way or $62.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 74.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Kent and Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Galena

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

30 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kent and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 207.84 mi (334.48 km).

Kent

#1 Kent

City in Portage County, Ohio, United States of America

Population29,319
Coordinates41.1536700, -81.3578900
Altitude325
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-81.357891, 41.153771)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 384 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.43 gal
31.9 L · about $31.23
Round trip
$62.47
16.86 gal · 63.8 L
Estimated CO2
74.9 kg one way
Round trip: 149.8 kg / 330 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.23 $62.47
Mid-grade $4.24 $35.76 $71.52
Premium $4.79 $40.38 $80.76
Diesel $4.30 $36.28 $72.57

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Kent and Hamilton. The current time is 13:46:27.

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.