How far is Kenton, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Kenton, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
119.37 mi
02h 15m
Flight
99.82 mi
160.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.82 mi
Kilometers
160.65 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.37 mi
Kilometers
192.11 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Return by in Kenton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenton
2026-04-22T23:31
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kenton
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
Mad River
OH

Township of Ohio

From Kenton
57.7 mi
01h 07m
To Hamilton
61.7 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
56°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Franklin Street

    30 m · 4 sec · West Franklin Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Detroit Street

    2271 ft · 38 sec · South Detroit Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Fontaine Street

    23.3 mi · 36 min · Fontaine Street

  4. 4

    Continue on US Route 68

    13.7 mi · 20 min · US Route 68

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Main Street

    28 m · 2 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto South Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on US Route 68

    13.2 mi · 16 min · US Route 68

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West, SR 4 West: Dayton

    1024 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Upper Valley Pike

    154 m · 11 sec · Upper Valley Pike

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    810 ft · 11 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on West National Road

    928 ft · 12 sec · West National Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

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

    36.3 mi · 44 min

  16. 16

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

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 63 West: Monroe

    700 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Hamilton Lebanon Road East

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Lebanon Road East

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Middletown

    872 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    80 m · 7 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hamilton Middletown Road

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Middletown Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Fairgrove Avenue

    3235 ft · 44 sec · Fairgrove Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on North Erie Boulevard

    3253 ft · 51 sec · North Erie Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn right onto High Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · High Street

  25. 25

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
0 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 4
36.6 mi · 31%
US Route 68
26.9 mi · 23%
Fontaine Street
23.3 mi · 20%
West National Road
11.2 mi · 9%
Hamilton Middletown Road
6.5 mi · 5%
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.47 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

SR 4

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

36.3 mi · 00h 44m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.6 mi
99.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mad River
01h 07m from Kenton
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kenton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.4 miles (192.1 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Mad River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from Kenton and 61.7 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 99.8 miles (160.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.6 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.60 one way or $31.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Kenton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Mad River

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 Mad River and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 14.8 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 6.1 mi away

Historic City Hall Bell

Springfield , OH
191 S Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45502
Historical landmark
Springfield City Hall
Meeting point 6.1 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 14.8 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 Mad River.

BUS

Columbus, OH

79 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

101 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

103 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

107 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenton and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 99.82 mi (160.65 km).

Kenton

#1 Kenton

City in Hardin County, Ohio, United States

Population8,216
Coordinates40.6470000, -83.6096500
Altitude302
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: West Franklin Street (-83.609641, 40.647221)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.95 L · about $15.60
Round trip
$31.20
8.42 gal · 31.9 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.60 $31.20
Mid-grade $4.24 $17.86 $35.72
Premium $4.79 $20.17 $40.33
Diesel $4.30 $18.12 $36.24

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 Kenton and Hamilton. The current time is 23:31:46.

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.