How far is Tiffin, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Tiffin, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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
179.27 mi
02h 57m
Flight
139.14 mi
223.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
139.14 mi
Kilometers
223.93 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.27 mi
Kilometers
288.51 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Wed, May 20, 3:42 AM EDT
Return by in Tiffin
Wed, May 20, 6:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tiffin
2026-05-20T00:45
Arrive Hamilton
Wed, May 20, 3:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:57 AM to 12:57 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tiffin
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
Anna
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Tiffin
84.4 mi
01h 28m
To Hamilton
94.8 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph N
Destination
69°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Market Street

    118 m · 15 sec · East Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Washington Street

    139 m · 16 sec · South Washington Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Perry Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Perry Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Wentz Street

    819 ft · 16 sec · Wentz Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto West Market Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Market Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    7 mi · 10 min

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    46 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    15.4 mi · 24 min

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Blanchard Street

    152 m · 14 sec · North Blanchard Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Central Parkway

    2468 ft · 1 min · Central Parkway

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto East Main Cross Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · East Main Cross Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit left

    1224 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    102.9 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    25.2 mi · 30 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 63 West: Monroe

    700 ft · 17 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Hamilton Lebanon Road East

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Lebanon Road East

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Middletown

    872 ft · 24 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    80 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hamilton Middletown Road

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Middletown Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Fairgrove Avenue

    3235 ft · 44 sec · Fairgrove Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on North Erie Boulevard

    3253 ft · 51 sec · North Erie Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn right onto High Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · High Street

  24. 24

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tiffin 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
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Cross Street
130 mi · 72%
West Market Street
23.5 mi · 13%
Hamilton Middletown Road
6.5 mi · 4%
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.47 mi · 2%
East Perry Street
1.16 mi · 1%
High Street
0.82 mi
Longest Stretch

East Main Cross Street

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 52m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
139.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Anna
01h 28m from Tiffin
Leave By
12:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Tiffin and Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Tiffin to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 179.3 miles (288.5 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Anna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.4 miles from Tiffin and 94.8 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 139.1 miles (223.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 12:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.45 one way or $46.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Tiffin and Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Anna

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

111 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Connersville station

117 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tiffin and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 139.14 mi (223.93 km).

Tiffin

#1 Tiffin

City in and the county seat of Seneca County, Ohio, United States

Population17,359
Coordinates41.1145000, -83.1779700
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: East Market Street (-83.177962, 41.114452)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.33 gal
23.95 L · about $23.45
Round trip
$46.91
12.66 gal · 47.9 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.5 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.45 $46.91
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.85 $53.70
Premium $4.79 $30.32 $60.64
Diesel $4.30 $27.24 $54.49

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Tiffin and Hamilton. The current time is 00:45:05.

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.