How far is Walnut Creek, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Walnut Creek, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 200.1 miles (322 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 03m 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
200.06 mi
03h 31m
Flight
169.79 mi
273.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
169.79 mi
Kilometers
273.25 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.06 mi
Kilometers
321.97 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Sat, May 30, 2:34 PM EDT
Return by in Walnut Creek
Sat, May 30, 6:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Walnut Creek
2026-05-30T11:02
Arrive Hamilton
Sat, May 30, 2:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:32 AM to 11:32 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
9:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Walnut Creek
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
Obetz
OH

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

From Walnut Creek
98.9 mi
01h 45m
To Hamilton
101.1 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Walnut Creek and Hamilton.

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Street

    1216 ft · 31 sec · Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Route 39

    1.2 km · 1 min · State Route 39

  3. 3

    Turn right onto County Road 114

    1261 ft · 40 sec · County Road 114

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road 114

    1.2 mi · 3 min · County Road 114

  5. 5

    Turn left onto County Highway 70

    1 mi · 2 min · County Highway 70

  6. 6

    Continue on County Road 114

    2.7 mi · 7 min · County Road 114

  7. 7

    Turn right

    13.2 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    3.8 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    1865 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    37.3 mi · 44 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 79 South: Heath, 11th Street

    9.6 mi · 12 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    2227 ft · 54 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    19.2 mi · 21 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South

    1.5 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    1699 ft · 42 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    2411 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    76 mi · 1 hr 23 min · South Freeway

  22. 22

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

    1504 ft · 41 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Kings Mills Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Kings Mills Road

  24. 24

    Turn sharp left

    922 ft · 16 sec

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1390 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Mason Road

    2220 ft · 44 sec · Mason Road

  28. 28

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mason Road

    54 m · 4 sec · Mason Road

  29. 29

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  30. 30

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Mason Road

  31. 31

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Liberty Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Liberty Way

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Cox Lane

    1581 ft · 32 sec · Cox Lane

  34. 34

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Boulevard

    92 m · 6 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  35. 35

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard

    1274 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  36. 36

    Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Butler County Veterans Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on High Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · High Street

  38. 38

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Walnut Creek 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
39 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
3 merges, 11 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Freeway
76 mi · 38%
County Road 114
41.5 mi · 21%
SR 79 South
29.3 mi · 15%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10.9 mi · 5%
Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi · 5%
Kings Mills Road
3.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

South Freeway

Merge slight left onto South Freeway

76 mi · 01h 23m

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 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.3 mi
169.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Obetz
01h 45m from Walnut Creek
Leave By
9:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Walnut Creek and Partly Sunny near Hamilton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Walnut Creek to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 200.1 miles (322 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Obetz is a useful midpoint, sitting about 98.9 miles from Walnut Creek and 101.1 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 169.8 miles (273.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.3 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 9:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.16 one way or $52.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Walnut Creek and Partly Sunny near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Obetz

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

10 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Walnut Creek and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 169.79 mi (273.25 km).

Walnut Creek

#1 Walnut Creek

Township in Holmes County, Ohio

Population3,924
Coordinates40.5414500, -81.7218000
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Walnut Street (-81.721798, 40.541483)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.06 gal
26.72 L · about $26.16
Round trip
$52.31
14.12 gal · 53.44 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.5 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.16 $52.31
Mid-grade $4.24 $29.95 $59.90
Premium $4.79 $33.82 $67.63
Diesel $4.30 $30.39 $60.77

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Walnut Creek and Hamilton. The current time is 11:02:51.

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.