How far is Ottawa Hills, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Ottawa Hills, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 193.7 miles (311.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
193.74 mi
03h 05m
Flight
163.73 mi
263.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
163.73 mi
Kilometers
263.5 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.74 mi
Kilometers
311.8 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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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 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Wed, Jun 3, 2:01 PM EDT
Return by in Ottawa Hills
Wed, Jun 3, 5:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ottawa Hills
2026-06-03T10:56
Arrive Hamilton
Wed, Jun 3, 2:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 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
10:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ottawa Hills
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
Wapakoneta
OH

City in Ohio

From Ottawa Hills
95.8 mi
01h 32m
To Hamilton
98 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Wednesday

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Jun 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ottawa Hills and Hamilton.

  1. 1

    Start on Bonniebrook Road

    23 m · 8 sec · Bonniebrook Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Talmadge Road

    633 ft · 25 sec · Talmadge Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Bancroft Street

    3.9 mi · 8 min · West Bancroft Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Monroe Street

    1257 ft · 24 sec · Monroe Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Lawrence Avenue

    134 m · 12 sec · Lawrence Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left

    952 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Continue on I 75

    2918 ft · 42 sec · I 75

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2279 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 75

    8.1 mi · 10 min · I 75

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Dayton

    138 mi · 2 hr 29 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    25.2 mi · 30 min

  13. 13

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

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 63 West: Monroe

    700 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Hamilton Lebanon Road East

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Lebanon Road East

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Middletown

    872 ft · 24 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    80 m · 7 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hamilton Middletown Road

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Middletown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Fairgrove Avenue

    3235 ft · 44 sec · Fairgrove Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on North Erie Boulevard

    3253 ft · 51 sec · North Erie Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn right onto High Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · High Street

  22. 22

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ottawa Hills 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
163 mi · 84%
I 75
9.09 mi · 5%
Hamilton Middletown Road
6.5 mi · 3%
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.47 mi · 2%
West Bancroft Street
3.89 mi · 2%
Lawrence Avenue
1.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Dayton

138 mi · 02h 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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
163.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wapakoneta
01h 32m from Ottawa Hills
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ottawa Hills and Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ottawa Hills to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 193.7 miles (311.8 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Wapakoneta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.8 miles from Ottawa Hills and 98 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 163.7 miles (263.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.34 one way or $50.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ottawa Hills and Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Wapakoneta

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

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

RAIL

Bryan

106 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Waterloo

119 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ottawa Hills and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 163.73 mi (263.5 km).

Ottawa Hills

#1 Ottawa Hills

City in Lucas County, Ohio, United States of America

Population4,534
Coordinates41.6642200, -83.6432700
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Bonniebrook Road (-83.643278, 41.664317)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 312 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.84 gal
25.88 L · about $25.34
Round trip
$50.68
13.68 gal · 51.76 L
Estimated CO2
60.8 kg one way
Round trip: 121.6 kg / 268 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $25.34 $50.68
Mid-grade $4.24 $29.02 $58.03
Premium $4.79 $32.76 $65.53
Diesel $4.30 $29.44 $58.88

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 · Jun 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Ottawa Hills and Hamilton. The current time is 10:56:18.

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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.