How far is Louisville, OH from Hamilton, OH?
The driving distance from Louisville, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 01h 39m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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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 Louisville and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Hamilton.
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Start on Louisville Road
2.8 mi · 7 min · Louisville Road
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Turn left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
3.4 mi · 6 min
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At the end of the road, turn right
2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Tranquility Pike
1.3 km · 2 min · Tranquility Pike
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Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
41.5 mi · 53 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Columbus
3012 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
21.3 mi · 25 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4: Fairfield, Springdale
1921 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 4: Fairfield, Hamilton
124 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Springfield Pike
1278 ft · 29 sec · Springfield Pike
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Continue on Dixie Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto Bypass 4
4.4 mi · 6 min · Bypass 4
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Turn left onto SR 129 West: Hamilton
1577 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Butler County Veterans Highway
1.3 mi · 2 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 Louisville 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.
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Turn right onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
41.5 mi · 00h 53m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Louisville and Sunny near Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Louisville to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?
Williamsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Louisville and 39.9 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.1 miles (104.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.74 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Louisville and Sunny near Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near Williamsburg
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 Williamsburg.
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 65.11 mi (104.79 km).
#1 Louisville
City in Stark County, Ohio
| Population | 9,378 |
| Coordinates | 38.9928500, -83.4643600 |
| Altitude | 278 |
| 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: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.74 | $21.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $13.89 | $27.78 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $12.48 | $24.96 |
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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