How far is Sidney, OH from Hamilton, OH?
The driving distance from Sidney, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sidney and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sidney and Hamilton.
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Start on the route
21 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto East Court Street
1281 ft · 51 sec · East Court Street
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Turn left onto South Walnut Avenue
876 ft · 19 sec · South Walnut Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Fair Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Fair Road
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Turn left
35.8 mi · 40 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 Sidney and Hamilton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
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35.8 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sidney and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sidney to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 80.3 miles (129.2 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Dayton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.4 miles from Sidney and 41.8 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.8 miles (104.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.49 one way or $20.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sidney and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near Dayton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
City of Riverside Administration Offices
Town Hall Theatre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dayton.
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sidney and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 64.81 mi (104.3 km).
#1 Sidney
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 20,301 |
| Coordinates | 40.2842200, -84.1555000 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| 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: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 00m |
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 | $10.49 | $20.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $12.00 | $24.01 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $13.56 | $27.11 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $12.18 | $24.36 |
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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