How far is Napoleon, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Napoleon, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
165.69 mi
02h 53m
Flight
139.58 mi
224.64 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.58 mi
Kilometers
224.64 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.69 mi
Kilometers
266.65 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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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 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 AM EDT
Return by in Napoleon
Thu, Apr 23, 3:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Napoleon
2026-04-22T21:16
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:54 AM to 12:54 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Napoleon
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Sidney
OH

City in Ohio, United States

From Napoleon
79 mi
01h 26m
To Hamilton
86.7 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Clinton Street

    26 m · 9 sec · East Clinton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Perry Street

    10.1 mi · 15 min · North Perry Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Railway Avenue

    1042 ft · 20 sec · Railway Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Keyser Street

    12.8 mi · 19 min · South Keyser Street

  5. 5

    Turn left

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto North Elm Street

    13.5 mi · 18 min · North Elm Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Perrysburg Road

    816 ft · 14 sec · North Perrysburg Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Ottawa Road - South Perrysburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Ottawa Road - South Perrysburg Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North West Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North West Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    145 m · 10 sec · West Grand Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Elizabeth Street

    2531 ft · 47 sec · North Elizabeth Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West Wayne Street

    84 m · 10 sec · West Wayne Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North West Street

    2451 ft · 49 sec · North West Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Elm Street

    1529 ft · 31 sec · West Elm Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto South Metcalf Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Metcalf Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Dixie Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Dixie Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Breese Road

    1135 ft · 36 sec · West Breese Road

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Dayton

    1279 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    65.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    25.2 mi · 30 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 63 West: Monroe

    700 ft · 17 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Hamilton Lebanon Road East

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Lebanon Road East

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Middletown

    872 ft · 24 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left

    80 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Hamilton Middletown Road

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Middletown Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Fairgrove Avenue

    3235 ft · 44 sec · Fairgrove Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on North Erie Boulevard

    3253 ft · 51 sec · North Erie Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn right onto High Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · High Street

  30. 30

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Napoleon 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
31 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
90.9 mi · 55%
North Elm Street
13.5 mi · 8%
South Keyser Street
12.8 mi · 8%
North Perry Street
10.1 mi · 6%
Hamilton Middletown Road
6.5 mi · 4%
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.47 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

65.5 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
139.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sidney
01h 26m from Napoleon
Leave By
12:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Napoleon and 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 Napoleon to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79 miles from Napoleon and 86.7 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 139.6 miles (224.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.67 one way or $43.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Napoleon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Sidney

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Connersville station

109 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Napoleon and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 139.58 mi (224.64 km).

Napoleon

#1 Napoleon

City in and the county seat of Henry County, Ohio, United States

Population8,147
Coordinates41.3922700, -84.1252200
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: East Clinton Street (-84.125205, 41.392248)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 267 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.85 gal
22.13 L · about $21.67
Round trip
$43.35
11.7 gal · 44.26 L
Estimated CO2
52 kg one way
Round trip: 104 kg / 229 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $21.67 $43.35
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.82 $49.63
Premium $4.79 $28.02 $56.04
Diesel $4.30 $25.18 $50.36

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Napoleon and Hamilton. The current time is 21:16:28.

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.