How far is West Union, OH from Hamilton, OH?
The driving distance from West Union, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Clermont County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Union and Hamilton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Union and Hamilton.
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Start on the route
46 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto South Pleasant Street
42 m · 12 sec · South Pleasant Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1315 ft · 22 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on South Manchester Street
111 m · 7 sec · South Manchester Street
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Turn right onto Panhandle Avenue
3.5 mi · 5 min · Panhandle Avenue
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Turn right
9.6 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
36.5 mi · 47 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Columbus
3012 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
21.3 mi · 25 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4: Fairfield, Springdale
1921 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 4: Fairfield, Hamilton
124 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto Springfield Pike
1278 ft · 29 sec · Springfield Pike
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Continue on Dixie Highway
2 mi · 3 min · Dixie Highway
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Turn right onto Bypass 4
4.4 mi · 6 min · Bypass 4
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Turn left onto SR 129 West: Hamilton
1577 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Butler County Veterans Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Butler County Veterans Highway
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Continue on High Street
1.7 mi · 3 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 West Union 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.
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
36.5 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Union and 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 West Union to Hamilton?
The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134.1 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?
Batavia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from West Union and 42.1 miles from Hamilton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.7 miles (110.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 3:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.89 one way or $21.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Union and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamilton.
Stop Ideas Near Batavia
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 Batavia.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Maysville
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Union and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 68.67 mi (110.52 km).
#1 West Union
City in Iowa, United States
| Population | 3,147 |
| Coordinates | 38.7945200, -83.5451900 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| 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: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $10.89 | $21.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $12.47 | $24.94 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $14.08 | $28.17 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $12.65 | $25.31 |
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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