How far is Waverly, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Waverly, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.4 miles (139 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.54 mi
01h 59m
Flight
86.38 mi
139.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.38 mi
Kilometers
139.02 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.54 mi
Kilometers
185.94 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Sun, May 31, 3:19 AM EDT
Return by in Waverly
Sun, May 31, 5:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waverly
2026-05-31T01:20
Arrive Hamilton
Sun, May 31, 3:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waverly
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
Octa
OH

Human settlement in Fayette County, Ohio, United States of America

From Waverly
58 mi
00h 59m
To Hamilton
57.5 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph E
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Emmitt Avenue

    16.7 mi · 23 min · West Emmitt Avenue

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on US 35 West: Dayton

    40 mi · 43 min

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati

    1572 ft · 42 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Old United States Highway 35

    1.5 km · 1 min · Old United States Highway 35

  5. 5

    Turn left onto I 71 South: Cincinnati

    1683 ft · 43 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    39.5 mi · 43 min

  7. 7

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

    1504 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Kings Mills Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Kings Mills Road

  9. 9

    Turn sharp left

    922 ft · 16 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1390 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Mason Road

    2220 ft · 44 sec · Mason Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mason Road

    54 m · 4 sec · Mason Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Mason Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Liberty Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Liberty Way

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cox Lane

    1581 ft · 32 sec · Cox Lane

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Boulevard

    92 m · 6 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard

    1274 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Butler County Veterans Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on High Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · High Street

  23. 23

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waverly 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
24 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 35 West
40 mi · 35%
I 71 South
39.8 mi · 34%
West Emmitt Avenue
16.7 mi · 14%
Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi · 8%
Kings Mills Road
3.43 mi · 3%
Mason Road
1.92 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 35 West

Keep slight left to continue on US 35 West: Dayton

40 mi · 00h 43m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.1 mi
86.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Octa
00h 59m from Waverly
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Waverly 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 Waverly to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Octa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58 miles from Waverly and 57.5 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 86.4 miles (139 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.12 one way or $30.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Octa

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

66 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

94 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

97 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

107 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waverly and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 86.38 mi (139.02 km).

Waverly

#1 Waverly

City in Ohio

Population4,135
Coordinates39.1267300, -82.9854600
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: US 23 (-82.985504, 39.126771)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.08 gal
15.43 L · about $15.12
Round trip
$30.23
8.16 gal · 30.86 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.5 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $15.12 $30.23
Mid-grade $4.24 $17.31 $34.61
Premium $4.79 $19.54 $39.09
Diesel $4.30 $17.56 $35.12

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Waverly and Hamilton. The current time is 01:20:12.

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.