Origin
Fairborn, OH
Morning in Fairborn on Friday
Local time
8:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fairborn, OH to Hamilton, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
49.4 mi
80 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fairborn, OH
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Hamilton, OH
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Trip Overview
Fairborn, OH to Hamilton, OH is 49.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 4 minutes via I 675 and I 75, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Ohio, traversing the Midwest region. It's a straightforward, relatively short drive that primarily utilizes interstate highways. Expect a typical road trip experience with a focus on efficient travel between these two Ohio cities, making it ideal for a quick excursion or a connection between destinations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 4m. Total distance: 49.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 60% of the journey on highways. You'll encounter stretches on I 675 and I 75, which provide a consistent, faster pace. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 16.2 miles on I 675. While much of the route is interstate, you'll also navigate sections on Hamilton Middletown Road, offering a change of pace from the high-speed travel. This blend means you'll get a taste of both efficient highway driving and more local road characteristics.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 675 is the longest continuous segment at about 16.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Pleasant Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.4 miles you will encounter 16 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: near the start (South Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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South Pleasant Street
Turn left onto South Pleasant Street
Navigation decision point
7
21.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
8
35.8 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon
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 29
Toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon
8
36 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 63 West: Monroe
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 63 West: Monroe
6
48.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
SR 128; SR 129; SR 177 / High Street
Turn right onto SR 128; SR 129; SR 177 / High Street
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 Fairborn, OH to Hamilton, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Lebanon along the way.
Lebanon
35.8 mi in
|
~44m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 675 | 16.2 mi | 18m |
| I 75 | 13.2 mi | 15m |
| Hamilton Middletown Road | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Hamilton Lebanon Road East | 4.5 mi | 7m |
| McClernon Memorial Skyway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Kauffman Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| High Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Dayton Yellow Springs Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 675
— 16.2 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairborn, OH and Hamilton, OH.
1
Start on Tacoma Lane
73 ft
·
10 sec
·
Tacoma Lane
2
Turn left onto South Pleasant Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Pleasant Street
3
Turn right onto East Dayton Drive
422 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Dayton Drive
4
Turn left onto SR 444
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
South Central Avenue
5
Continue on SR 444
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Kauffman Avenue
6
Turn right onto SR 444
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
West Dayton Yellow Springs Road
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward SR 844: Wright State University
8
Continue on SR 844
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
McClernon Memorial Skyway
Toward SR 844: SR 844
9
Merge onto I 675
16 mi
·
18 min
·
I 675
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
1.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto I 75
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 29
Toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward SR 63 West: Monroe
Use the right lane.
14
Turn straight onto SR 63
4.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward SR 4 North: Middletown
16
Keep slight left at fork
262 ft
·
7 sec
17
Turn left onto SR 4
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Hamilton Middletown Road
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on SR 4
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Fairgrove Avenue
19
Continue on SR 4
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
North Erie Boulevard
20
Turn right onto SR 128; SR 129; SR 177
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
Use the right lane.
21
Continue on SR 129; SR 177
228 ft
·
15 sec
·
High Street
Use the left lane.
22
Arrive at destination
SR 129; SR 177
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.7 mi from Fairborn, OH · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.7 miles from Fairborn, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.67 one way
$15.33 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $8.51 | $17.02 |
| premium | $4.91 | $9.55 | $19.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.91 | $21.81 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
McClernon Memorial Skyway
(2.1 mi)
$0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$0
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.19 | $2.37 |
| Efficient EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.32 | $1.98 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.8 | 0 | $6.92 | $3.16 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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.
Destination
Hamilton, OH
Morning in Hamilton on Friday
Local time
8:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Franklin, OH
25 mi in
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
22 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
1h 4m 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 Fairborn, OH to Hamilton, OH covers 49.4 miles and takes about 1h 4m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 675, I 75, Hamilton Middletown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.7 miles from Fairborn, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.67 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.4 miles you will encounter 16 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: near the start (South Pleasant Street): Navigation decision point; at 21.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 35.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Fairborn, OH to Hamilton, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Lebanon along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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