How far is Wickliffe, OH from Hamilton, OH?

The driving distance from Wickliffe, OH to Hamilton, OH is about 254.8 miles (410 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 223.3 miles (359.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 10m 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
254.78 mi
04h 05m
Flight
223.33 mi
359.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
223.33 mi
Kilometers
359.41 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.78 mi
Kilometers
410.03 km
Drive Time
04h 05m

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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 04h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 AM EDT
Return by in Wickliffe
Thu, Apr 23, 5:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wickliffe
2026-04-22T21:13
Arrive Hamilton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wickliffe
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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Wickliffe
127.6 mi
02h 02m
To Hamilton
127.2 mi
02h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Country Club Drive

    61 m · 13 sec · Country Club Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    3092 ft · 1 min · Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Maplegrove Road

    153 m · 22 sec · Maplegrove Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto S.O.M. Center Road

    78 m · 6 sec · S.O.M. Center Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward I 90 West: Cleveland

    2335 ft · 57 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1445 ft · 20 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    12.2 mi · 15 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    24.3 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    113.2 mi · 2 hr 3 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    81.7 mi · 1 hr 29 min

  12. 12

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

    1504 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Kings Mills Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Kings Mills Road

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left

    922 ft · 16 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1390 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mason Road

    2220 ft · 44 sec · Mason Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mason Road

    54 m · 4 sec · Mason Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason Road

    25 m · 2 sec · Mason Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Liberty Way

    1.3 km · 2 min · Liberty Way

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Cox Lane

    1581 ft · 32 sec · Cox Lane

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Boulevard

    92 m · 6 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  25. 25

    Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard

    1274 ft · 23 sec · Veterans Boulevard

  26. 26

    Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway

    9.3 mi · 11 min · Butler County Veterans Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on High Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · High Street

  28. 28

    Continue on High Street

    69 m · 15 sec · High Street

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · High Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wickliffe 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
29 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
2 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt East Freeway
235 mi · 92%
Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi · 4%
Kings Mills Road
3.43 mi · 1%
Mason Road
1.92 mi · 1%
High Street
1.72 mi · 1%
Liberty Way
0.83 mi
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt East Freeway

Merge slight left

113 mi · 02h 03m

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
04h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.5 mi
223.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
02h 02m from Wickliffe
Leave By
8:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Wickliffe 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 Wickliffe to Hamilton?

The road trip is about 254.8 miles (410 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 127.6 miles from Wickliffe and 127.2 miles from Hamilton.

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

The direct path is about 223.3 miles (359.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 8:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.31 one way or $66.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Wickliffe and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Hamilton.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wickliffe and Hamilton. Straight-line distance: 223.33 mi (359.41 km).

Wickliffe

#1 Wickliffe

City in Lake County, Ohio, United States

Population12,728
Coordinates41.6053300, -81.4534500
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Hamilton

#2 Hamilton

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population62,148
Coordinates39.3995000, -84.5613400
Altitude181
CountryUnited States
Start: Country Club Drive (-81.452749, 41.605333)
End: High Street (-84.56131, 39.399555)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.99 gal
34.03 L · about $33.31
Round trip
$66.62
17.98 gal · 68.06 L
Estimated CO2
79.9 kg one way
Round trip: 159.8 kg / 352 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $33.31 $66.62
Mid-grade $4.24 $38.14 $76.27
Premium $4.79 $43.06 $86.12
Diesel $4.30 $38.69 $77.39

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 Wickliffe and Hamilton. The current time is 21:13:33.

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.