How far is Lebanon, OH from Hamilton, OH?
The driving distance from Lebanon, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 221 miles (355.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 175.8 miles (283 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lebanon and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lebanon and Hamilton.
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Start on Township Highway 340
52 m · 9 sec · Township Highway 340
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Turn right onto County Road 15
1.1 km · 2 min · County Road 15
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Turn left onto State Route 565
4.2 mi · 7 min · State Route 565
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Harriettsville Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Harriettsville Road
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Turn right onto Frostyville Road
13.5 mi · 24 min · Frostyville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodsfield Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Woodsfield Road
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Continue on McConnelsville Road
1942 ft · 40 sec · McConnelsville Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 77 North
837 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Columbus
2994 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
70.3 mi · 1 hr 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North
1137 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South
1869 ft · 46 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10.9 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
1415 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati
1699 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati
2411 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
76 mi · 1 hr 23 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, Mason
1504 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Kings Mills Road
2 mi · 4 min · Kings Mills Road
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Turn sharp left
922 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1390 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Mason Road
2220 ft · 44 sec · Mason Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mason Road
54 m · 4 sec · Mason Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Mason Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason Road
25 m · 2 sec · Mason Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Mason Road
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Continue on Liberty Way
1.3 km · 2 min · Liberty Way
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Turn right onto Cox Lane
1581 ft · 32 sec · Cox Lane
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Boulevard
92 m · 6 sec · Veterans Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard
1274 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Boulevard
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Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi · 11 min · Butler County Veterans Highway
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Continue on High Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · High Street
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Continue on High Street
69 m · 15 sec · High Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · High Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lebanon and Hamilton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
South Freeway
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
76 mi · 01h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lebanon and Sunny near Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lebanon to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 221 miles (355.6 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?
Reynoldsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 110 miles from Lebanon and 110.9 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 175.8 miles (283 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.2 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 9:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.90 one way or $57.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lebanon and Sunny near Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near Reynoldsburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Reynoldsburg.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lebanon and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 175.88 mi (283.05 km).
#1 Lebanon
City in southwestern Ohio, United States
| Population | 20,761 |
| Coordinates | 39.6078500, -81.2731700 |
| Altitude | 326 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hamilton
The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.
| Population | 62,148 |
| Coordinates | 39.3995000, -84.5613400 |
| Altitude | 181 |
| Country | United States |
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 356 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 45m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $28.90 | $57.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $33.09 | $66.18 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $37.36 | $74.72 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $33.57 | $67.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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