How far is Obetz, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Obetz, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 33m 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
101.77 mi
01h 46m
Flight
91.88 mi
147.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.88 mi
Kilometers
147.86 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
101.77 mi
Kilometers
163.79 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM EDT
Return by in Obetz
Thu, Apr 23, 3:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Obetz
2026-04-23T00:18
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:47 AM to 11:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Obetz
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
Bowersville
OH

Place in Ohio, USA

From Obetz
50.9 mi
00h 53m
To Hamilton
50.9 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 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 Obetz and Hamilton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Groveport Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Groveport Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward State Route 104, I 71: 104 South, I 71

    1035 ft · 25 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Frank-Refugee Expressway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Frank-Refugee Expressway

  4. 4

    Continue on Frank Road

    2593 ft · 1 min · Frank Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 71 South: Cincinnati

    1535 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    77.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min · South Freeway

  7. 7

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

    1504 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Kings Mills Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Kings Mills Road

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left

    922 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1390 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mason Road

    2220 ft · 44 sec · Mason Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mason Road

    54 m · 4 sec · Mason Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Mason Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Liberty Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Liberty Way

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cox Lane

    1581 ft · 32 sec · Cox Lane

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Boulevard

    92 m · 6 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard

    1274 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Butler County Veterans Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on High Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · High Street

  23. 23

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Obetz 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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Freeway
77.8 mi · 76%
Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi · 9%
Kings Mills Road
3.43 mi · 3%
Groveport Road
3.21 mi · 3%
Mason Road
1.92 mi · 2%
High Street
1.72 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Freeway

77.8 mi · 01h 25m

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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
91.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowersville
00h 53m from Obetz
Leave By
2:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Obetz and Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Bowersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.9 miles from Obetz and 50.9 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 91.9 miles (147.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 2:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.30 one way or $26.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bowersville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

75 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

85 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

88 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

103 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Obetz and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 91.88 mi (147.86 km).

Obetz

#1 Obetz

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

Population5,387
Coordinates39.8789500, -82.9507400
Altitude228
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Groveport Road (-82.950609, 39.878968)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.59 gal
13.59 L · about $13.30
Round trip
$26.60
7.18 gal · 27.18 L
Estimated CO2
31.9 kg one way
Round trip: 63.8 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.30 $26.60
Mid-grade $4.24 $15.23 $30.46
Premium $4.79 $17.20 $34.39
Diesel $4.30 $15.45 $30.90

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 Obetz and Hamilton. The current time is 00:18:42.

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.