How far is Porter, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Porter, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 153.4 miles (246.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
153.39 mi
02h 38m
Flight
126.35 mi
203.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
126.35 mi
Kilometers
203.34 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.39 mi
Kilometers
246.85 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Mon, May 25, 7:13 PM EDT
Return by in Porter
Mon, May 25, 9:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Porter
2026-05-25T16:34
Arrive Hamilton
Mon, May 25, 7:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Porter
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
McLean
OH

Human settlement in United States of America

From Porter
77.9 mi
01h 19m
To Hamilton
75.5 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Memorial Day

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NE
Destination
79°F
Memorial Day

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Porter Road

    730 ft · 34 sec · Porter Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    129 m · 9 sec

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    34 m · 2 sec

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout

    1.2 km · 1 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    3 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1197 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    52.2 mi · 1 hr 2 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 35 West: Dayton

    40 mi · 43 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati

    1572 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Old United States Highway 35

    1.5 km · 1 min · Old United States Highway 35

  11. 11

    Turn left onto I 71 South: Cincinnati

    1683 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    39.5 mi · 43 min

  13. 13

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

    1504 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Kings Mills Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Kings Mills Road

  15. 15

    Turn sharp left

    922 ft · 16 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1390 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Mason Road

    2220 ft · 44 sec · Mason Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mason Road

    54 m · 4 sec · Mason Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Mason Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Liberty Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Liberty Way

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Cox Lane

    1581 ft · 32 sec · Cox Lane

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Boulevard

    92 m · 6 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard

    1274 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Butler County Veterans Highway

  28. 28

    Continue on High Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · High Street

  29. 29

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Porter 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
30 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
2 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Porter Road
53.3 mi · 35%
US 35 West
40 mi · 26%
I 71 South
39.8 mi · 26%
Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi · 6%
Kings Mills Road
3.43 mi · 2%
Mason Road
1.92 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Porter Road

Merge slight left

52.2 mi · 01h 02m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
126.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McLean
01h 19m from Porter
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Porter 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 Porter to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 153.4 miles (246.9 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

McLean is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Porter and 75.5 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 126.3 miles (203.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.04 one way or $40.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Porter and Mostly Cloudy near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near McLean

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

60 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

91 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Maysville

101 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

109 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Porter and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 126.35 mi (203.34 km).

Porter

#1 Porter

Township of Ohio

Population9,135
Coordinates38.9284100, -82.2823700
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Porter Road (-82.281695, 38.928616)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.41 gal
20.49 L · about $20.04
Round trip
$40.09
10.82 gal · 40.98 L
Estimated CO2
48.1 kg one way
Round trip: 96.2 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.04 $40.09
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.95 $45.90
Premium $4.79 $25.91 $51.83
Diesel $4.30 $23.28 $46.57

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Porter and Hamilton. The current time is 16:34:44.

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.