Origin
Hamilton, OH
Evening in Hamilton on Sunday
Local time
8:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, OH to Fairborn, OH
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
49.1 mi
79 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 59m
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6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
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.
Hamilton, OH
Gera Cejas
Fairborn, OH
NIKOLAI FOMIN
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Hamilton to Fairborn, Ohio, you are looking at a manageable 49.1-mile drive that typically takes about 1 hour and 4 minutes. Because this journey is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You can expect to spend approximately $7 on fuel, making it a budget-friendly option for a quick transit between these two Midwestern cities. The route utilizes a combination of Hamilton Middletown Road and major interstates, providing a straightforward path through the region. Whether you are traveling for business or a personal visit, the efficiency of this connection makes it an easy trip to complete in one go without the need for planned stops.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
24.6 miles from Hamilton, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 32m into the drive .
Drive Character
This 49.1-mile route offers a mixed driving experience, balancing local roads with faster interstate travel. With roughly 60% of the drive spent on highways, you will navigate a transition between smaller local stretches and the efficiency of I-75 and I-675. Expect a change in pace as you move from the initial Hamilton Middletown Road segment onto the larger interstate systems. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 15.7 miles on I-675, which provides a consistent rhythm to your drive. Overall, the road feels functional and direct, shifting from suburban-style local roads to the more predictable flow of a high-speed interstate corridor.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 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 15.7 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 around 0.7 miles in near SR 4 / North Erie Boulevard.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 49.1 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 0.7 miles (SR 4 / North Erie Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.7 mi into trip
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~1m in
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SR 4 / North Erie Boulevard
Turn left onto SR 4 / North Erie Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon
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
9
44.1 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
SR 844 / McClernon Memorial Skyway
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 844 / McClernon Memorial Skyway toward SR 844: North Fairfield Road, Wright Patterson AFB Area A
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Exit 17
Toward SR 844: North Fairfield Road, Wright Pat...
7
46.3 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward SR 444: Fairborn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Exit 3
Toward SR 444: Fairborn
Towns Along This Route
Between Hamilton, OH and Fairborn, OH, road signs point toward Lebanon and Wright Patterson Afb Area A.
Lebanon
8.4 mi in
|
~10m
Wright Patterson Afb Area A
44.1 mi in
|
~55m
|
via SR 844
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 675 | 15.7 mi | 18m |
| I 75 | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| Hamilton Middletown Road | 6.4 mi | 7m |
| Hamilton Lebanon Road East | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| McClernon Memorial Skyway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Kauffman Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| High Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| North Erie Boulevard | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 675
— 15.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, OH and Fairborn, 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
Use the none lane.
4
Continue on SR 4
6.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Hamilton Middletown Road
Use the left / none lanes.
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 none 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
Use the none lane.
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 none lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 844
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
McClernon Memorial Skyway
Exit 17
Toward SR 844: North Fairfield Road, Wright Patterson AFB Area A
Use the none lane.
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 3
Toward SR 444: Fairborn
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto SR 444
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
SR 444
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto SR 444
287 ft
·
6 sec
·
SR 444
16
Turn left onto SR 444
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Kauffman Avenue
17
Continue on SR 444
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Central Avenue
18
Turn right onto East Dayton Drive
422 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Dayton Drive
19
Turn left onto South Pleasant Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Pleasant Street
20
Turn right onto Tacoma Lane
73 ft
·
5 sec
·
Tacoma Lane
21
Arrive at destination
Tacoma Lane
Trip Plan
Since this is a short trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though keeping an eye on local traffic patterns near the interstate sections is always a smart move. Because the entire drive is just over an hour, you likely won't need to schedule formal rest stops unless you prefer a break. Fuel costs are minimal at an estimated $7, so filling up before you leave Hamilton should easily get you to your destination in Fairborn. To make the most of your travel, try to avoid peak commuting hours on I-75 to ensure the 1 hour and 4 minute duration remains accurate. Keep your focus on the transition points between Hamilton Middletown Road and the highway, as these are the primary areas where you will need to adjust your speed.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 24.6 miles from Hamilton, OH, or about 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.7 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 49.1 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 24.6 miles or 32m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairborn, 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.
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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 Hamilton, OH
This is one driving day of about 49.1 miles and 1h 4m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on I 675 for about 15.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.6 mi from Hamilton, 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 49.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.6 miles from Hamilton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Fairborn, OH
The final approach into Fairborn, 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 Fairborn, 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
$7.34 one way
$14.69 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $8.20 | $16.40 |
| premium | $4.79 | $9.26 | $18.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.91 | $21.82 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
McClernon Memorial Skyway
(2.2 mi)
$0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.16 | $2.36 |
| Efficient EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.6 | 0 | $6.87 | $3.14 |
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
Fairborn, OH
Evening in Fairborn on Sunday
Local time
8:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
10 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
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 Hamilton, OH to Fairborn, OH covers 49.1 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 24.6 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 $7.34 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 is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 49.1 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 0.7 miles (SR 4 / North Erie Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Hamilton, OH and Fairborn, OH, road signs point toward Lebanon and Wright Patterson Afb Area A.
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