How far is Lordstown, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Lordstown, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 265.3 miles (426.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 230.2 miles (370.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
265.24 mi
04h 16m
Flight
230.19 mi
370.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
230.19 mi
Kilometers
370.45 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.24 mi
Kilometers
426.86 km
Drive Time
04h 16m

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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 04h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM EDT
Return by in Lordstown
Thu, Apr 23, 10:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lordstown
2026-04-23T01:56
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lordstown
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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Lordstown
132.4 mi
02h 08m
To Hamilton
132.8 mi
02h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Lordstown and Hamilton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tod Avenue Southwest

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Tod Avenue Southwest

  2. 2

    Continue on North Salem Warren Road

    2133 ft · 45 sec · North Salem Warren Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Gladstone Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Gladstone Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Bailey Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Bailey Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 76 West: Akron

    1930 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    36.2 mi · 41 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 Lordstown 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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
185 mi · 70%
I 76 West
36.6 mi · 14%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 7%
Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi · 4%
Kings Mills Road
3.43 mi · 1%
Tod Avenue Southwest
2.16 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
04h 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
230.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
02h 08m from Lordstown
Leave By
8:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lordstown and Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 265.3 miles (426.9 km) and usually takes 04h 16m 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?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.4 miles from Lordstown and 132.8 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 230.2 miles (370.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 8:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.68 one way or $69.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 83.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lordstown and Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lordstown and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 230.19 mi (370.45 km).

Lordstown

#1 Lordstown

City in Trumbull County, Ohio, United States of America

Population3,244
Coordinates41.1656100, -80.8575800
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Tod Avenue Southwest (-80.85725, 41.165613)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 427 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.36 gal
35.43 L · about $34.68
Round trip
$69.36
18.72 gal · 70.86 L
Estimated CO2
83.2 kg one way
Round trip: 166.4 kg / 367 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $34.68 $69.36
Mid-grade $4.24 $39.71 $79.41
Premium $4.79 $44.83 $89.67
Diesel $4.30 $40.29 $80.57

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lordstown and Hamilton. The current time is 01:56:23.

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.