How far is South Lebanon, OH from Hamilton, OH?
The driving distance from South Lebanon, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Census-designated place in Butler County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between South Lebanon and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Lebanon and Hamilton.
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Start on Broadway Street
1068 ft · 49 sec · Broadway Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
790 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Pike Street
762 ft · 21 sec · West Pike Street
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Continue on Mason Road
1997 ft · 57 sec · Mason Road
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Continue on Mason Morrow Millgrove Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Mason Morrow Millgrove Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason–Morrow–Millgrove Road
4 m · 1 sec · Mason–Morrow–Millgrove Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Mason–Morrow–Millgrove Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Mason–Morrow–Millgrove Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Mason–Morrow–Millgrove Road
35 m · 3 sec · Mason–Morrow–Millgrove Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Cincinnati Avenue
63 m · 4 sec · Cincinnati Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Cincinnati Avenue
824 ft · 16 sec · Cincinnati Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Bethany Road
14 m · 1 sec · Bethany Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bethany Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Bethany Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Bethany Road
33 m · 2 sec · Bethany Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Bethany Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Bethany Road
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Turn left onto Cincinnati-Dayton Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Cincinnati-Dayton Road
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Take the ramp right toward SR 129 West: Hamilton
2335 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Butler County Veterans Highway
8 mi · 9 min · Butler County Veterans Highway
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Continue on High Street
1.7 mi · 3 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 South Lebanon and Hamilton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Butler County Veterans Highway
Merge slight left onto Butler County Veterans Highway
8.01 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving South Lebanon and Sunny near Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from South Lebanon to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 21.1 miles (33.9 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wetherington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from South Lebanon and 11.1 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Lebanon and Sunny near Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near Wetherington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center
Lebanon Taxation Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wetherington.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between South Lebanon and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 18.69 mi (30.08 km).
#1 South Lebanon
Town
| Population | 4,799 |
| Coordinates | 39.3708900, -84.2132700 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.14 | $6.28 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.54 | $7.09 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.18 | $6.37 |
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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