How far is Medina, OH from Hamilton, OH?
The driving distance from Medina, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 211.2 miles (339.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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 03h 27m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Medina and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Medina and Hamilton.
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Start on South Court Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Court Street
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Continue on Wooster Pike / South Court Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Wooster Pike / South Court Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Wooster Pike
39 m · 2 sec · Wooster Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Wooster Pike
5 mi · 8 min · Wooster Pike
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Take the ramp right
1070 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight left
101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min
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Keep slight right
81.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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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 Medina 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.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Medina and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Medina to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 211.2 miles (339.9 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
Grandview Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 105.9 miles from Medina and 105.3 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 186.2 miles (299.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25 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 10:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.60 one way or $55.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Medina and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near Grandview Heights
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 Grandview Heights.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Medina and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 186.16 mi (299.59 km).
#1 Medina
City in and county seat of Medina County, Ohio
| Population | 9,118 |
| Coordinates | 41.1383900, -81.8637500 |
| Altitude | 332 |
| 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: 340 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 38m |
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 | $27.60 | $55.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $31.60 | $63.21 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $35.69 | $71.37 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $32.06 | $64.13 |
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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