The drive from Brookville, OH to Hamilton, OH covers 170 miles and takes about 3h 26m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 35, I 71, James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 69.6 miles on US 35.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
85 miles from Brookville, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 45m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 26m. Total distance: 170 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 26m highway drive covering 170 miles, with most of the trip on US 35 and I 71. The longest continuous stretch is about 69.6 miles on US 35.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 35 is the longest continuous segment at about 69.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 35 and I 71. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 170 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles (US 50; SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 110.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.1 mi into trip|~11m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 33 East, US 50 West, SR 32 West: Pomeroy, Chillicothe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 33 East, US 50 West, SR 32 West: Pome...
6
4.7 mi into trip|~12m in|US 50; SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
110.4 mi into trip|~2h 13m in
Take the exit toward SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 72
Toward SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati
8
151.4 mi into trip|~2h 59m in
Take the exit toward SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, Mason
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 25
Toward SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, Mason
7
153.7 mi into trip|~3h 3m in|US 42
Turn sharp left onto US 42
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brookville, OH and Hamilton, OH, road signs point toward Cincinnati and Mason.
Cincinnati
110.4 mi in|~2h 13m
Mason
151.4 mi in|~2h 59m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
US 35
69.6 mi
1h 18m
I 71
39.5 mi
43m
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
28.9 mi
33m
Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi
10m
East Bentbrook Drive
7.1 mi
9m
Luhrig Road
2 mi
7m
Kings Mills Road
2 mi
3m
Mason Road
1.9 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
US 35
— 69.6 mi, about 1h 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brookville, OH and Hamilton, OH.
1
Start on Luhrig Road
2.0 mi·7 min·Luhrig Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto SR 682
1.7 mi·2 min·South Plains Road
3
Enter roundabout onto SR 682
108 ft·3 sec·SR 682
4
Continue on SR 682
0.4 mi·46 sec·SR 682
5
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi·38 sec
Toward US 33 East, US 50 West, SR 32 West: Pomeroy, Chillicothe
6
Merge onto US 33; US 50; SR 32
0.3 mi·18 sec·James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 50; SR 32
0.7 mi·47 sec·James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 50; SR 32
7.1 mi·9 min·East Bentbrook Drive
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 50; SR 32
28 mi·32 min·James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi·28 sec
11
Keep slight left at fork
418 ft·10 sec
12
Turn right onto US 35
30 mi·35 min·US 35
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 35
40 mi·43 min·US 35
Toward US 35 West: Dayton
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 72Toward SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati
15
Turn left onto SR 435
0.9 mi·1 min·Old United States Highway 35
16
Turn left
0.3 mi·43 sec
Toward I 71 South: CincinnatiUse the left lane.
17
Merge onto I 71
39 mi·43 min·I 71
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 25Toward SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, MasonUse the slight right lane.
19
Turn right onto SR 741
2.0 mi·3 min·Kings Mills Road
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn sharp left onto US 42
0.2 mi·15 sec·US 42
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on US 42
1.5 mi·2 min·US 42
Use the straight / left lanes.
22
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi·29 sec·West Main Street
23
Turn right onto Mason Road
0.4 mi·44 sec·Mason Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Enter roundabout onto Mason Road
177 ft·3 sec·Mason Road
25
Continue on Mason Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Mason Road
Use the left lane.
26
Enter roundabout onto Mason Road
82 ft·1 sec·Mason Road
27
Continue on Mason Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Mason Road
28
Continue on Liberty Way
0.8 mi·1 min·Liberty Way
29
Turn right onto Cox Lane
0.3 mi·31 sec·Cox Lane
Use the right lane.
30
Enter roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard
302 ft·6 sec·Veterans Boulevard
31
Continue on Veterans Boulevard
0.2 mi·23 sec·Veterans Boulevard
32
Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi·10 min·Butler County Veterans Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
33
Continue on SR 129
1.7 mi·3 min·High Street
Use the straight lane.
34
Continue on SR 129; SR 177
228 ft·15 sec·High Street
Use the left lane.
35
Arrive at destination
SR 129; SR 177
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 85 miles from Brookville, OH, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 69.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 37 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 85 miles or 1h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 45m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hamilton, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Brookville, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Brookville, OH
This is one driving day of about 170 miles and 3h 26m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Brookville, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on US 35 for about 69.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 85 mi from Brookville, OH
· 1h 45m into the drive
The midpoint is around 85 miles from Brookville, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before US 35 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 69.6 miles.
Arriving in Hamilton, OH
The final approach into Hamilton, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Hamilton, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Nearly 2000 years ago, Native Americans built dozens of monumental mounds and earthen enclosures in southern Ohio. These earthwork complexes were ceremonial landscapes used for feasts, funerals, ritua...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
Free
near mile 76.2
Caution: Hopeton Earthworks Closed for Construction Until May 2026
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 123.1
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
Free
near mile 128.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.38 one way
$52.77 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg60 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$29.28
$58.56
premium
$4.91
$32.86
$65.71
diesel
$5.61
$37.53
$75.07
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
51
0
$17.85
$8.16
Efficient EV
42.5
0
$14.87
$6.80
EV Truck/SUV
68
0
$23.80
$10.88
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Brookville, OH
Late night
in Brookville on Saturday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hamilton, OH
Late night
in Hamilton on Saturday
Local time
3:35 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
9 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 26m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brookville, OH to Hamilton, OH covers 170 miles and takes about 3h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 35, I 71, James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85 miles from Brookville, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.38 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 24 significant decision points across 170 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.7 miles (US 50; SR 32 / James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 110.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Brookville, OH and Hamilton, OH, road signs point toward Cincinnati and Mason.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
