How far is Wauseon, OH from Hamilton, OH?
The driving distance from Wauseon, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 49m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wauseon and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wauseon and Hamilton.
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Start on West Elm Street
2026 ft · 48 sec · West Elm Street
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Turn right onto North Shoop Avenue
9.8 mi · 17 min · North Shoop Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Scott Street
28 m · 5 sec · Scott Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Scott Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Scott Street
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Turn left onto West Clinton Street
127 m · 11 sec · West Clinton Street
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Turn right onto North Perry Street
10.1 mi · 15 min · North Perry Street
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Turn left onto Railway Avenue
1042 ft · 20 sec · Railway Avenue
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Turn right onto South Keyser Street
12.8 mi · 19 min · South Keyser Street
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Turn left
5.5 mi · 8 min
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Turn straight onto North Elm Street
13.5 mi · 18 min · North Elm Street
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Continue on North Perrysburg Road
816 ft · 14 sec · North Perrysburg Road
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Continue on Ottawa Road - South Perrysburg Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Ottawa Road - South Perrysburg Road
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Continue on North West Street
3.2 mi · 5 min · North West Street
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Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
145 m · 10 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto North Elizabeth Street
2531 ft · 47 sec · North Elizabeth Street
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Turn right onto West Wayne Street
84 m · 10 sec · West Wayne Street
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Turn left onto North West Street
2451 ft · 49 sec · North West Street
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Turn right onto West Elm Street
1529 ft · 31 sec · West Elm Street
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Turn left onto South Metcalf Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · South Metcalf Street
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Continue on South Dixie Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · South Dixie Highway
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Turn left onto West Breese Road
1135 ft · 36 sec · West Breese Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Dayton
1279 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
65.5 mi · 1 hr 12 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 Wauseon and Hamilton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
65.5 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Wauseon and Mostly Sunny near Hamilton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wauseon to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 169.1 miles (272.2 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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?
Anna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.7 miles from Wauseon and 84.4 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 10:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.12 one way or $44.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Wauseon and Mostly Sunny near Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near Anna
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Anna.
Columbus, OH
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wauseon and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 150.16 mi (241.66 km).
#1 Wauseon
City in Ohio
| Population | 7,409 |
| Coordinates | 41.5492200, -84.1416100 |
| Altitude | 235 |
| 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: 272 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 06m |
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 | $22.12 | $44.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $25.32 | $50.65 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $28.60 | $57.19 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $25.69 | $51.39 |
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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