How far is Port Clinton, OH from Hamilton, OH?
The driving distance from Port Clinton, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 209.4 miles (337 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 169.1 miles (272.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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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Driving Distance
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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 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Port Clinton and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Clinton and Hamilton.
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Start on East 2nd Street
1451 ft · 47 sec · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Monroe Street
154 m · 16 sec · Monroe Street
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Turn right onto West 3rd Street
977 ft · 32 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Street
76 m · 8 sec · Harrison Street
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Turn right onto Fremont Road
7.8 mi · 13 min · Fremont Road
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Continue straight
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
48 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit right
2431 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bypass Highway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Bypass Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Bypass Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Bypass Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bypass Highway
19 m · 4 sec · Bypass Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Bypass Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Bypass Highway
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Turn right onto Hayes Avenue
24.4 mi · 34 min · Hayes Avenue
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Turn left
2092 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
124.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min
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Merge slight left
25.2 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon
1403 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 63 West: Monroe
700 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Lebanon Road East
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Middletown
872 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
80 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Hamilton Middletown Road
6.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Middletown Road
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Continue on Fairgrove Avenue
3235 ft · 44 sec · Fairgrove Avenue
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Continue on North Erie Boulevard
3253 ft · 51 sec · North Erie Boulevard
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Turn right onto High Street
1.2 km · 1 min · 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 Port Clinton and Hamilton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Hayes Avenue
Merge slight left
125 mi · 02h 15m
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 Port Clinton and Mostly Cloudy near Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Port Clinton to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 209.4 miles (337 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Fort Shawnee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 103.3 miles from Port Clinton and 106.1 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 169.1 miles (272.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.3 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 10:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.38 one way or $54.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Port Clinton and Mostly Cloudy near Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Shawnee
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 Fort Shawnee.
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Waterloo
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Port Clinton and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 169.08 mi (272.11 km).
#1 Port Clinton
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 6,133 |
| Coordinates | 41.5120000, -82.9376900 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| 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: 337 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 36m |
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 | $27.38 | $54.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $31.35 | $62.70 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $35.40 | $70.80 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $31.81 | $63.61 |
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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