How far is Russell, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Russell, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
57.61 mi
01h 17m
Flight
46.22 mi
74.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.22 mi
Kilometers
74.39 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.61 mi
Kilometers
92.72 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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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 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Fri, Apr 17, 9:17 PM EDT
Return by in Russell
Fri, Apr 17, 10:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Russell
2026-04-17T20:00
Arrive Hamilton
Fri, Apr 17, 9:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Russell
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
Day Heights
OH

Census-designated place in Clermont County, Ohio

From Russell
30.4 mi
00h 38m
To Hamilton
27.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
83°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Russell Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Russell Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    31.2 mi · 47 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Milford Parkway

    2639 ft · 46 sec · Milford Parkway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 275 North

    2429 ft · 59 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    17.1 mi · 20 min · Circle Freeway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4: Fairfield, Springdale

    1921 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 4: Fairfield, Hamilton

    124 m · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Springfield Pike

    1278 ft · 29 sec · Springfield Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · Dixie Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Bypass 4

    4.4 mi · 6 min · Bypass 4

  11. 11

    Turn left onto SR 129 West: Hamilton

    1577 ft · 39 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Butler County Veterans Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Butler County Veterans Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on High Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · High Street

  14. 14

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Russell 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
15 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Circle Freeway
17.1 mi · 30%
Bypass 4
4.44 mi · 8%
Dixie Highway
2 mi · 3%
High Street
1.72 mi · 3%
Butler County Veterans Highway
1.35 mi · 2%
Russell Road
1.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

31.2 mi · 00h 47m

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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
46.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Day Heights
00h 38m from Russell
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Russell and Mostly Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Day Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Russell and 27.2 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 46.2 miles (74.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.52 one way or $15.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Russell and Mostly Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Day Heights

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Day Heights and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Practical stop 13.9 mi away

Red Bike Station: Newport City Hall

Newport , KY
968 Monmouth St, Newport, KY 41071
Bicycle rental service
Tower Park Mess Hall
Meeting point 12.1 mi away

Tower Park Mess Hall

Fort Thomas , KY
801 Cochran Ave, Fort Thomas, KY 41075
Rating 4.3/5 12 reviews Community center,City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.7 mi away

Dayton City Building

Dayton , KY
528 6th Ave, Dayton, KY 41074
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City administration

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Day Heights.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

25 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

28 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

70 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

Connersville station

94 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Russell and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 46.22 mi (74.39 km).

Russell

#1 Russell

Township in Geauga County, Ohio

Population5,177
Coordinates39.2195100, -83.7285300
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Russell Road (-83.72854, 39.219512)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.7 L · about $7.52
Round trip
$15.04
4.06 gal · 15.4 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.52 $15.04
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.61 $17.22
Premium $4.79 $9.72 $19.45
Diesel $4.30 $8.74 $17.47

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Russell and Hamilton. The current time is 20:00:40.

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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.