How far is Marietta, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Marietta, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 202.9 miles (326.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m 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
202.9 mi
03h 37m
Flight
165.84 mi
266.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
165.84 mi
Kilometers
266.89 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
202.9 mi
Kilometers
326.54 km
Drive Time
03h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Sat, May 2, 3:12 AM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Sat, May 2, 6:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-05-01T23:35
Arrive Hamilton
Sat, May 2, 3:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:46 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marietta
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
Londonderry
OH

City in Ohio, United States of America

From Marietta
106.7 mi
01h 48m
To Hamilton
96.2 mi
01h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph W
Destination
58°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Putnam Street

    1470 ft · 52 sec · Putnam Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Putnam Avenue

    159 m · 25 sec · Putnam Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Franklin Street

    1401 ft · 41 sec · Franklin Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Market Street

    917 ft · 37 sec · Market Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fort Harmar Drive

    26.2 mi · 33 min · Fort Harmar Drive

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 50 West, SR 32 West: Athens, Chillicothe

    21.3 mi · 26 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    1.2 km · 47 sec · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on East Bentbrook Drive

    7.1 mi · 9 min · East Bentbrook Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    27.9 mi · 32 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    1688 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    127 m · 11 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    29.6 mi · 35 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 35 West: Dayton

    40 mi · 43 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati

    1572 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Old United States Highway 35

    1.5 km · 1 min · Old United States Highway 35

  16. 16

    Turn left onto I 71 South: Cincinnati

    1683 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    39.5 mi · 43 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, Mason

    1504 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Kings Mills Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Kings Mills Road

  20. 20

    Turn sharp left

    922 ft · 16 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1390 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Mason Road

    2220 ft · 44 sec · Mason Road

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mason Road

    54 m · 4 sec · Mason Road

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Mason Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Liberty Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Liberty Way

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Cox Lane

    1581 ft · 32 sec · Cox Lane

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Boulevard

    92 m · 6 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard

    1274 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  32. 32

    Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Butler County Veterans Highway

  33. 33

    Continue on High Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · High Street

  34. 34

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marietta 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
35 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
1 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 35 West
40 mi · 20%
I 71 South
39.8 mi · 20%
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
29.1 mi · 14%
Fort Harmar Drive
26.2 mi · 13%
US 50 West
21.3 mi · 10%
Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 35 West

Keep slight left to continue on US 35 West: Dayton

40 mi · 00h 43m

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
03h 37m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.1 mi
165.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Londonderry
01h 48m from Marietta
Leave By
9:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Marietta and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 202.9 miles (326.5 km) and usually takes 03h 37m 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?

Londonderry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.7 miles from Marietta and 96.2 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 165.8 miles (266.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.1 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 9:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.53 one way or $53.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Marietta and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Londonderry

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

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

RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

63 mi away
Main St & US 23
BUS

Columbus, OH

79 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Ashland Transportation Center

88 mi away
99 15th Street
RAIL

Huntington

99 mi away
1050 8th Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 165.84 mi (266.89 km).

Marietta

#1 Marietta

City in and county seat of Washington County, Ohio

Population4,422
Coordinates39.4153500, -81.4548400
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Putnam Street (-81.454784, 39.415295)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.16 gal
27.1 L · about $26.53
Round trip
$53.06
14.32 gal · 54.2 L
Estimated CO2
63.6 kg one way
Round trip: 127.3 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.53 $53.06
Mid-grade $4.24 $30.37 $60.75
Premium $4.79 $34.30 $68.59
Diesel $4.30 $30.82 $61.63

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 · May 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Marietta and Hamilton. The current time is 23:35:39.

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.