How far is Montpelier, OH from Hamilton, OH?
The driving distance from Montpelier, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 161.5 miles (259.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151 miles (243 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 47m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 23m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montpelier and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montpelier and Hamilton.
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Start on East Jefferson Street
33 m · 7 sec · East Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto South Pleasant Street
675 ft · 32 sec · South Pleasant Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
2.6 mi · 5 min · East Main Street
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Turn right
10.9 mi · 15 min
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Turn slight right
14.4 mi · 22 min
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Turn left
6.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto East Perry Street
16.6 mi · 23 min · East Perry Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
4 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
16.4 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
82.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Eaton Road
27 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Eaton Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Eaton Road
6.7 mi · 9 min · Hamilton Eaton Road
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Continue on North Riverside Drive
1.2 mi · 1 min · North Riverside Drive
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Continue on North 3rd Street
1.7 mi · 2 min · North 3rd Street
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Turn slight left onto North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
2614 ft · 1 min · North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
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Turn right onto High Street
953 ft · 41 sec · 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 Montpelier and Hamilton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
East Perry Street
Continue straight
82.5 mi · 01h 48m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Montpelier and Mostly Sunny near Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montpelier to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 161.5 miles (259.9 km) and usually takes 03h 23m 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?
Montezuma is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.3 miles from Montpelier and 81.2 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151 miles (243 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 10:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.12 one way or $42.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Montpelier and Mostly Sunny near Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near Montezuma
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 Montezuma.
Connersville station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montpelier and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 150.99 mi (242.99 km).
#1 Montpelier
City in Williams County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 3,907 |
| Coordinates | 41.5845000, -84.6055100 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| 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: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 00m |
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 | $21.12 | $42.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $24.18 | $48.36 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $27.30 | $54.61 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $24.53 | $49.07 |
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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