Origin
Hamilton, OH
Night in Hamilton on Friday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hamilton, OH to Russell, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
58.4 mi
94 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
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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Russell, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Hamilton, OH to Russell, OH covers 58.4 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Circle Freeway, US 50, SR 131 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.6 miles on Circle Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 58.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 58.4 miles, with most of the trip on Circle Freeway and US 50. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.6 miles on Circle Freeway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Circle Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Circle Freeway and US 50. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward SR 4 Bypass: Middletown, Fairfield
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 18
Toward SR 4 Bypass: Middletown, Fairfield
6
7.6 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Turn left
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
10 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 275 East: Dayton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 275 East: Dayton
8
26.2 mi into trip
|
~34m in
Take the exit toward SR 28: Blanchester, Milford
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 57
Toward SR 28: Blanchester, Milford
6
26.6 mi into trip
|
~35m in
|
SR 28
Turn left onto SR 28
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 Hamilton, OH and Russell, OH, road signs point toward Fairfield, Milford and Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill Road South.
Fairfield
3 mi in
|
~4m
Milford
26.2 mi in
|
~34m
Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill Road South
27.8 mi in
|
~37m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Circle Freeway | 15.6 mi | 18m |
| US 50 | 12.9 mi | 19m |
| SR 131 | 8.4 mi | 14m |
| Wright Street | 6.7 mi | 11m |
| Bypass 4 | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Dixie Highway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| High Street | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Butler County Veterans Highway | 1.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Circle Freeway
— 15.6 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, OH and Russell, OH.
1
Start on SR 129; SR 177
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
High Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2
Continue on SR 129
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Butler County Veterans Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 18
Toward SR 4 Bypass: Middletown, Fairfield
Use the slight right lane.
4
Turn right onto SR 4 Bypass
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Bypass 4
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
522 ft
·
14 sec
6
Turn left
186 ft
·
10 sec
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto SR 4
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Dixie Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on SR 4
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Springfield Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 275
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward I 275 East: Dayton
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on this road
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
this road
Toward I 275 East: Dayton
12
Merge onto I 275
16 mi
·
18 min
·
Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Exit 57
Toward SR 28: Blanchester, Milford
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn left onto SR 28
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 28
Use the left lane.
15
Turn slight right
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill Road South
16
Turn slight right onto Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill Road
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill Road
17
Turn left onto SR 131
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
SR 131
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on SR 131
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
SR 131
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on SR 131
7.2 mi
·
12 min
·
SR 131
20
Turn right onto SR 131
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Wright Street
21
Turn left onto US 50
13 mi
·
19 min
·
US 50
22
Turn left onto C-6
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Russell Road
23
Arrive at destination
C-6
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 29.2 mi from Hamilton, OH · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.2 miles from Hamilton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Russell, OH
The final approach into Russell, 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
$9.06 one way
$18.13 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $10.06 | $20.12 |
| premium | $4.91 | $11.29 | $22.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.89 | $25.79 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
| Efficient EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.11 | $2.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.18 | $3.74 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Russell, OH
Night in Russell on Friday
Local time
10:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
Milford, OH
29 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
7 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 28m 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 Russell, OH covers 58.4 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Circle Freeway, US 50, SR 131. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 29.2 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 $9.06 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 58.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 10 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Hamilton, OH and Russell, OH, road signs point toward Fairfield, Milford and Wolfpen-Pleasant Hill Road South.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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