How far is Wadsworth, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Wadsworth, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 213 miles (342.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 186.9 miles (300.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
213.02 mi
03h 26m
Flight
186.91 mi
300.81 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
186.91 mi
Kilometers
300.81 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.02 mi
Kilometers
342.82 km
Drive Time
03h 26m

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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 03h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:48 AM EDT
Return by in Wadsworth
Thu, Apr 23, 10:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wadsworth
2026-04-23T03:22
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:06 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wadsworth
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Grandview Heights
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From Wadsworth
106.1 mi
01h 43m
To Hamilton
106.9 mi
01h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on College Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · College Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    762 ft · 22 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wadsworth Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Wadsworth Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit left

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    101.8 mi · 1 hr 51 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  9. 9

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

    1504 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Kings Mills Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Kings Mills Road

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left

    922 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1390 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Mason Road

    2220 ft · 44 sec · Mason Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mason Road

    54 m · 4 sec · Mason Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Mason Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Liberty Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Liberty Way

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Cox Lane

    1581 ft · 32 sec · Cox Lane

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Boulevard

    92 m · 6 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard

    1274 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Butler County Veterans Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on High Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · High Street

  25. 25

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wadsworth 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
26 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
2 merges, 10 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
185 mi · 87%
Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi · 4%
Wadsworth Road
7.6 mi · 4%
Kings Mills Road
3.43 mi · 2%
Mason Road
1.92 mi · 1%
High Street
1.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

102 mi · 01h 51m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 26m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
186.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Grandview Heights
01h 43m from Wadsworth
Leave By
10:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wadsworth and Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 213 miles (342.8 km) and usually takes 03h 26m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Grandview Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.1 miles from Wadsworth and 106.9 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 186.9 miles (300.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.86 one way or $55.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wadsworth and Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Grandview Heights

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

4 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wadsworth and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 186.91 mi (300.81 km).

Wadsworth

#1 Wadsworth

City in Ohio, USA

Population4,413
Coordinates41.0256100, -81.7298500
Altitude356
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: College Street (-81.729849, 41.025529)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.52 gal
28.45 L · about $27.86
Round trip
$55.72
15.04 gal · 56.9 L
Estimated CO2
66.8 kg one way
Round trip: 133.7 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $27.86 $55.72
Mid-grade $4.24 $31.90 $63.80
Premium $4.79 $36.02 $72.04
Diesel $4.30 $32.37 $64.73

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wadsworth and Hamilton. The current time is 03:22:05.

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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.