How far is Mingo Junction, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Mingo Junction, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 244 miles (392.7 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 219 miles (352.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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
244 mi
04h 03m
Flight
219.03 mi
352.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
219.03 mi
Kilometers
352.49 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
244 mi
Kilometers
392.68 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Wed, Apr 15, 11:01 AM EDT
Return by in Mingo Junction
Wed, Apr 15, 3:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mingo Junction
2026-04-15T06:57
Arrive Hamilton
Wed, Apr 15, 11:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
8:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mingo Junction
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Kirkersville
OH

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

From Mingo Junction
122.2 mi
02h 01m
To Hamilton
121.8 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mingo Junction and Hamilton.

  1. 1

    Start on Stanton Avenue

    18 m · 3 sec · Stanton Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Lincoln Avenue

    160 m · 28 sec · Lincoln Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Standard Avenue

    108 m · 16 sec · Standard Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto McLister Avenue

    85 m · 8 sec · McLister Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Commercial Street

    788 ft · 26 sec · Commercial Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Logan Avenue

    618 ft · 34 sec · Logan Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    656 ft · 16 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    19.8 mi · 27 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70, US 40, US 250: Wheeling, Bridgeport

    982 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on North Lincoln Avenue

    151 m · 11 sec · North Lincoln Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1381 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Marion Street

    79 m · 6 sec · Marion Street

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 West: Columbus

    1112 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    115.7 mi · 2 hr 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South

    1.5 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    1699 ft · 42 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    2411 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    76 mi · 1 hr 23 min · South Freeway

  23. 23

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

    1504 ft · 41 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Kings Mills Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Kings Mills Road

  25. 25

    Turn sharp left

    922 ft · 16 sec

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1390 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Mason Road

    2220 ft · 44 sec · Mason Road

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mason Road

    54 m · 4 sec · Mason Road

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Mason Road

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Liberty Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Liberty Way

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Cox Lane

    1581 ft · 32 sec · Cox Lane

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Boulevard

    92 m · 6 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  36. 36

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard

    1274 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  37. 37

    Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Butler County Veterans Highway

  38. 38

    Continue on High Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · High Street

  39. 39

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  40. 40

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mingo Junction 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
40 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
4 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
116 mi · 47%
South Freeway
76 mi · 31%
Logan Avenue
20 mi · 8%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10.9 mi · 4%
Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi · 4%
Kings Mills Road
3.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight right

116 mi · 02h 06m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25 mi
219 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirkersville
02h 01m from Mingo Junction
Leave By
8:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mingo Junction and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mingo Junction to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 244 miles (392.7 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Kirkersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.2 miles from Mingo Junction and 121.8 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 219 miles (352.5 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 8:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.90 one way or $63.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Mingo Junction and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Kirkersville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

34 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mingo Junction and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 219.03 mi (352.49 km).

Mingo Junction

#1 Mingo Junction

Town

Population3,185
Coordinates40.3217400, -80.6098000
Altitude243
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Stanton Avenue (-80.609768, 40.321765)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 393 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.61 gal
32.59 L · about $31.90
Round trip
$63.80
17.22 gal · 65.18 L
Estimated CO2
76.5 kg one way
Round trip: 153 kg / 337 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.90 $63.80
Mid-grade $4.24 $36.52 $73.05
Premium $4.79 $41.24 $82.48
Diesel $4.30 $37.06 $74.11

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Mingo Junction and Hamilton. The current time is 06:57:52.

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.