Origin
Hamilton, OH
Morning in Hamilton on Wednesday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, OH to Brookfield, OH
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
5h 31m
Distance
289.2 mi
465 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$45
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 18m
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6 AM
5h 31m
8 AM
5h 58m
10 AM
5h 41m
12 PM
5h 38m
3 PM
5h 42m
5 PM
5h 57m
8 PM
5h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton, OH
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Brookfield, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Hamilton, OH to Brookfield, OH covers 289.2 miles and takes about 5h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 71, I 76, I 70 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 99.5 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $44.88 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
144.6 miles from Hamilton, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 46m into the drive .
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Drive Character
This is a 5h 31m highway drive covering 289.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and I 76. The longest continuous stretch is about 99.5 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 33 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 99.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 27 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 289.2 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 27 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 104.9 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.2 miles (North Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
27 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward I 675 North: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43
Toward I 675 North: Columbus
7
104.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m in
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I 670
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670 toward I 670 East: Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 670 East: Airport
8
109.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
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North Innerbelt
Keep slight right at fork onto North Innerbelt toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland
8
209.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 56m in
Take the exit toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
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 209A-B
Toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
9
209.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 57m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 209A
Toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Hamilton, OH and Brookfield, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland and Akron.
Cleveland
109.2 mi in
|
~2h 7m
|
via North Innerbelt
Akron
209.6 mi in
|
~3h 56m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 71 | 99.5 mi | 1h 47m |
| I 76 | 57.6 mi | 1h 6m |
| I 70 | 51.1 mi | 55m |
| I 675 | 24.7 mi | 28m |
| I 80 | 14.2 mi | 16m |
| I 75 | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| Hamilton Middletown Road | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Hamilton Lebanon Road East | 4.5 mi | 8m |
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 99.5 mi, about 1h 47m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, OH and Brookfield, OH.
1
Start on SR 129; SR 177
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Turn left onto SR 4
0.6 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Erie Boulevard
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on SR 4
0.6 mi
·
41 sec
·
Fairgrove Avenue
4
Continue on SR 4
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Hamilton Middletown Road
Use the left lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon
6
Continue on SR 63
4.5 mi
·
8 min
·
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn straight onto SR 63
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
SR 63
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 75
13 mi
·
15 min
·
I 75
10
Take the exit
1.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 43
Toward I 675 North: Columbus
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 675
16 mi
·
18 min
·
I 675
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 675
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
I 675
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 26A
Toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
14
Merge onto I 70; SR 4
1.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 70; SR 4
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
49 mi
·
53 min
·
I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 670
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
I 670
Toward I 670 East: Airport
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork onto North Innerbelt
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
North Innerbelt
Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland
Use the slight right lane.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland
Use the slight left lane.
20
Merge onto I 71
100 mi
·
1 hr 47 min
·
I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 209A-B
Toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
Use the slight right lane.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 209A
Toward I 76, US 224 East: Akron
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto I 76; US 224
17 mi
·
20 min
·
I 76; US 224
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Kenmore Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
25
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
I 76
Toward I 76 East: Akron
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Keep slight left at fork onto I 76; I 77
39 mi
·
43 min
·
I 76; I 77
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Continue on I 80
4.0 mi
·
4 min
·
I 80
28
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
10 mi
·
11 min
·
I 80
29
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 62 West, SR 7 South: Hubbard
30
At end of road, turn left onto US 62; SR 7
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Hubbard Road
Use the straight lane.
31
Turn slight left onto SR 7
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
SR 7
32
At end of road, turn left onto SR 7
487 ft
·
12 sec
·
Warren-Sharon Road
33
Arrive at destination
Warren-Sharon Road
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 144.6 miles from Hamilton, OH, or about 2h 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 99.5 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 144.6 miles or 2h 46m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Brookfield, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, OH
This is one driving day of about 289.2 miles and 5h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hamilton, 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 99.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 144.6 mi from Hamilton, OH · 2h 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
145 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 144.6 miles from Hamilton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 99.5 miles.
Arriving in Brookfield, OH
The final approach into Brookfield, 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 Brookfield, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$44.88 one way
$89.77 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
101 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $49.81 | $99.63 |
| premium | $4.91 | $55.89 | $111.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $63.85 | $127.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$45
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$70–$95
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 101.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $30 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 86.8 | 1 | $30.37 | $13.88 |
| Efficient EV | 72.3 | 0 | $25.30 | $11.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 115.7 | 1 | $40.49 | $18.51 |
Gas CO2
101 kg
EV CO2
34 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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
Brookfield, OH
Morning in Brookfield on Wednesday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Mansfield, OH
145 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
17 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 31m 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 Hamilton, OH to Brookfield, OH covers 289.2 miles and takes about 5h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, I 76, I 70. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 144.6 miles from Hamilton, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $44.88 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 is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 289.2 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 27 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 104.9 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 109.2 miles (North Innerbelt): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Hamilton, OH and Brookfield, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland and Akron.
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