How far is Oberlin, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Oberlin, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 212 miles (341.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 18m 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
211.99 mi
03h 39m
Flight
179.9 mi
289.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
179.9 mi
Kilometers
289.52 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
211.99 mi
Kilometers
341.17 km
Drive Time
03h 39m

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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 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:55 AM EDT
Return by in Oberlin
Thu, Apr 23, 11:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oberlin
2026-04-23T04:16
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 7:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 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
9:42 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oberlin
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
Riverlea
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From Oberlin
106.6 mi
01h 49m
To Hamilton
105.3 mi
01h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on North Ashland-Oberlin Road

    6 mi · 11 min · North Ashland-Oberlin Road

  3. 3

    Continue on North Main Street

    2424 ft · 48 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Ashland-Oberlin Road

    658 ft · 13 sec · South Ashland-Oberlin Road

  5. 5

    Continue on North Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on South Ashland-Oberlin Road

    19.7 mi · 28 min · South Ashland-Oberlin Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    997 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East Main Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit right

    2527 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    79 mi · 1 hr 27 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  14. 14

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

    1504 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Kings Mills Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Kings Mills Road

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left

    922 ft · 16 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1390 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Mason Road

    2220 ft · 44 sec · Mason Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mason Road

    54 m · 4 sec · Mason Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Mason Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Liberty Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Liberty Way

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Cox Lane

    1581 ft · 32 sec · Cox Lane

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Boulevard

    92 m · 6 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard

    1274 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Butler County Veterans Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on High Street

    1.7 mi · 3 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 Oberlin and Hamilton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
163 mi · 77%
South Ashland-Oberlin Road
20 mi · 9%
Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi · 4%
North Ashland-Oberlin Road
6.04 mi · 3%
Kings Mills Road
3.43 mi · 2%
North Main Street
2.77 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Keep slight right

81.7 mi · 01h 29m

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 39m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
179.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverlea
01h 49m from Oberlin
Leave By
9:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Oberlin and Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 212 miles (341.2 km) and usually takes 03h 39m 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?

Riverlea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.6 miles from Oberlin and 105.3 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 179.9 miles (289.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 9:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.71 one way or $55.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Oberlin and Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Riverlea

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

14 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oberlin and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 179.9 mi (289.52 km).

Oberlin

#1 Oberlin

City in Ohio

Population8,132
Coordinates41.2939400, -82.2173800
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-82.217302, 41.293938)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 341 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 14m
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.

One-way fuel
7.48 gal
28.32 L · about $27.71
Round trip
$55.43
14.96 gal · 56.64 L
Estimated CO2
66.5 kg one way
Round trip: 132.9 kg / 293 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $27.71 $55.43
Mid-grade $4.24 $31.73 $63.46
Premium $4.79 $35.83 $71.66
Diesel $4.30 $32.19 $64.39

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 Oberlin and Hamilton. The current time is 04:16:03.

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.