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Trip from Canfield, OH to Hamilton, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

5h 14m

Distance

264.3 mi

425 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$41

one way

EV Charging

Fair

2 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 1m ★
6 AM
5h 14m
8 AM
5h 41m
10 AM
5h 23m
12 PM
5h 21m
3 PM
5h 25m
5 PM
5h 40m
8 PM
5h 6m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Canfield, OH, OH

Canfield, OH

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Downtown Hamilton, OH, OH

Hamilton, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Canfield, OH to Hamilton, OH covers 264.3 miles and takes about 5h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 71, US 224, I 76 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 183.5 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $41.02 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

132.2 miles from Canfield, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 42m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 14m. Total distance: 264.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

5h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 5h 14m highway drive covering 264.3 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and US 224. The longest continuous stretch is about 183.5 miles on I 71.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 183.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and US 224. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 61.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 264.3 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 61.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 164.1 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 245.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
61.1 mi into trip | ~1h 23m in

Take the exit toward I 71 South: Columbus

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1A Toward I 71 South: Columbus
6
164.1 mi into trip | ~3h 17m in | I 71

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
245.8 mi into trip | ~4h 46m 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
248 mi into trip | ~4h 50m in | US 42

Turn sharp left onto US 42

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
252.7 mi into trip | ~4h 58m in | Cox Lane

Turn right onto Cox Lane

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Canfield, OH to Hamilton, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Mason along the way.

Mason

245.8 mi in | ~4h 46m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 71 183.5 mi 3h 20m
US 224 28.5 mi 40m
I 76 17.4 mi 20m
Akron Canfield Road 13.8 mi 20m
Butler County Veterans Highway 9.3 mi 10m
Kings Mills Road 2 mi 3m
Mason Road 1.9 mi 3m
High Street 1.7 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 71 — 183.5 mi, about 3h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Canfield, OH and Hamilton, OH.

1

Start on US 62; SR 46

109 ft · 5 sec · North Broad Street
2

Turn right onto US 224

1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
3

Continue on US 224

14 mi · 20 min · Akron Canfield Road
4

Enter roundabout onto US 224; SR 225

427 ft · 8 sec · US 224; SR 225
5

Continue on US 224; SR 225

5.1 mi · 7 min · US 224; SR 225
6

Continue on US 224; SR 183

0.5 mi · 57 sec · US 224; SR 183
7

Turn left onto US 224

23 mi · 31 min · US 224
Use the left lane.
8

Merge onto I 76; US 224

17 mi · 20 min · I 76; US 224
9

Take the exit

1.2 mi · 2 min
Exit 1A Toward I 71 South: Columbus Use the slight right lane.
10

Merge onto I 71

102 mi · 1 hr 51 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71

82 mi · 1 hr 29 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 25 Toward SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, Mason Use the slight right lane.
13

Turn right onto SR 741

2.0 mi · 3 min · Kings Mills Road
Use the straight lane.
14

Turn sharp left onto US 42

0.2 mi · 15 sec · US 42
Use the left lane.
15

Continue on US 42

1.5 mi · 2 min · US 42
Use the straight / left lanes.
16

Turn right onto West Main Street

0.3 mi · 29 sec · West Main Street
17

Turn right onto Mason Road

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Mason Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Enter roundabout onto Mason Road

177 ft · 3 sec · Mason Road
19

Continue on Mason Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Mason Road
Use the left lane.
20

Enter roundabout onto Mason Road

82 ft · 1 sec · Mason Road
21

Continue on Mason Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Mason Road
22

Continue on Liberty Way

0.8 mi · 1 min · Liberty Way
23

Turn right onto Cox Lane

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Cox Lane
Use the right lane.
24

Enter roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard

302 ft · 6 sec · Veterans Boulevard
25

Continue on Veterans Boulevard

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Veterans Boulevard
26

Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway

9.3 mi · 10 min · Butler County Veterans Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Continue on SR 129

1.7 mi · 3 min · High Street
Use the straight lane.
28

Continue on SR 129; SR 177

228 ft · 15 sec · High Street
Use the left lane.
29

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 132.2 miles from Canfield, OH, or about 2h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 183.5 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 58 miles or 1h 19m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 132.2 miles or 2h 42m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 14m

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 Canfield, 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.

+

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 Canfield, OH

This is one driving day of about 264.3 miles and 5h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 miles from Canfield, 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 I 71 for about 183.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 132.2 mi from Canfield, OH · 2h 42m into the drive

Downtown Mansfield, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mansfield, OH

132 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Mansfield, OH to Hamilton, OH

166.6 mi · 3h 13m

Pacing Suggestions

Westfield Center, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 58 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbus, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 132.2 miles from Canfield, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 183.5 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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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.

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

National Monument

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 218.7
View on nps.gov
Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

National Park

Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...

15 mi from route ~38 min detour Free near mile 45.6
View on nps.gov
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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 ~58 min detour Free near mile 227.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$41.02 one way

$82.04 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 93 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $45.52 $91.05
premium $4.91 $51.08 $102.16
diesel $5.61 $58.35 $116.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$41

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 92.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

2 DC fast chargers · Coverage: fair

ChargePoint Charging Station

Canfield, Ohio

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Flo Charging Station

Tallmadge, Ohio

Other

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 1 Other: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $28 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 79.3 0 $27.75 $12.69
Efficient EV 66.1 0 $23.13 $10.57
EV Truck/SUV 105.7 1 $37.00 $16.92

Gas CO2

92 kg

EV CO2

31 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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

Canfield, OH

Evening in Canfield on Thursday

Local time

5:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hamilton, OH

Evening in Hamilton on Thursday

Local time

5:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

68°F

Mansfield, OH

132 mi in

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

15 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 14m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Canfield, OH to Hamilton, OH covers 264.3 miles and takes about 5h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, US 224, I 76. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 132.2 miles from Canfield, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $41.02 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. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 264.3 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 61.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 164.1 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 245.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Canfield, OH to Hamilton, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Mason along the way.

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