How far is Kenwood, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Kenwood, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.78 mi
00h 34m
Flight
16.68 mi
26.84 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.68 mi
Kilometers
26.84 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.78 mi
Kilometers
47.92 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 12:17 AM EDT
Return by in Kenwood
Sun, Apr 19, 12:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenwood
2026-04-18T23:43
Arrive Hamilton
Sun, Apr 19, 12:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kenwood
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Glendale
OH

City in Ohio

From Kenwood
11.9 mi
00h 17m
To Hamilton
17.9 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Sturbridge Drive

    1089 ft · 53 sec · Sturbridge Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Montgomery Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

    80 m · 4 sec · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

    1874 ft · 32 sec · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 71 North: Columbus

    146 m · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1383 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway

    3 mi · 3 min · Northeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275

    717 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 275 West

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    6.9 mi · 8 min · Circle Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4: Fairfield, Springdale

    1921 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 4: Fairfield, Hamilton

    124 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Springfield Pike

    1278 ft · 29 sec · Springfield Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Dixie Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bypass 4

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Bypass 4

  16. 16

    Turn left onto SR 129 West: Hamilton

    1577 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Butler County Veterans Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Butler County Veterans Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on High Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · High Street

  19. 19

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Circle Freeway
6.91 mi · 23%
Bypass 4
4.44 mi · 15%
Northeast Expressway
2.96 mi · 10%
Dixie Highway
2 mi · 7%
High Street
1.72 mi · 6%
Butler County Veterans Highway
1.35 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Circle Freeway

Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

6.91 mi · 00h 08m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
16.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glendale
00h 17m from Kenwood
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Kenwood and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km) and usually takes 00h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Kenwood and 17.9 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 16.7 miles (26.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.89 one way or $7.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Glendale

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 Glendale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.3 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Cincinnati City Hall
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

Cincinnati City Hall

Cincinnati , OH
801 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Rating 3.5/5 32 reviews City government office,City Hall,District government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.5 mi away

Dayton City Building

Dayton , KY
528 6th Ave, Dayton, KY 41074
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City administration
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

Westwood Town Center Historic District

Cincinnati , OH
Cincinnati, OH 45211, United States
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glendale.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

19 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

20 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

71 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

91 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenwood and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 16.68 mi (26.84 km).

Kenwood

#1 Kenwood

Country house in Hampstead, London

Population6,981
Coordinates39.2106100, -84.3671600
Altitude244
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Sturbridge Drive (-84.367183, 39.21058)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.98 L · about $3.89
Round trip
$7.78
2.1 gal · 7.96 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.89 $7.78
Mid-grade $4.24 $4.45 $8.91
Premium $4.79 $5.03 $10.06
Diesel $4.30 $4.52 $9.04

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 Kenwood and Hamilton. The current time is 23:43:04.

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.