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Trip from Hamilton, OH to Turpin Hills, OH

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

50m

Distance

33.5 mi

54 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 46m ★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m

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

Downtown Hamilton, OH, OH

Hamilton, OH

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Downtown Turpin Hills, OH, OH

Turpin Hills, OH

Walter Coppola

Trip Overview

The drive from Hamilton, OH to Turpin Hills, OH covers 33.5 miles and takes about 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Circle Freeway, Northeast Expressway, Bypass 4 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.4 miles on Circle Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.20 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 50m. Total distance: 33.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

The drive from Hamilton, OH to Turpin Hills, OH covers 33.5 miles and takes about 50m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 30 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 7.4 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 3 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 22 decision points packed into just 33.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.

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 10 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

These 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
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
17.9 mi into trip | ~25m in

Take the exit toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 49 Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
8
25.5 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward Red Bank Road, Fairfax

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 9 Toward Red Bank Road, Fairfax
8
30.3 mi into trip | ~43m in | SR 561 / Beechmont Avenue

Turn sharp left onto SR 561 / Beechmont Avenue

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. 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 Turpin Hills, OH, road signs point toward Fairfield, Columbus, Fairfax and Cincinnati.

Fairfield

3 mi in | ~4m

Columbus

17.9 mi in | ~25m

Fairfax

25.5 mi in | ~34m

Cincinnati

28.3 mi in | ~40m | via Colbank Road

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Circle Freeway 7.4 mi 8m
Northeast Expressway 6.8 mi 8m
Bypass 4 4.2 mi 5m
Dixie Highway 2.1 mi 3m
High Street 1.6 mi 2m
Beechmont Avenue 1.5 mi 2m
Red Bank Expressway 1.4 mi 2m
Butler County Veterans Highway 1.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Circle Freeway — 7.4 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, OH and Turpin Hills, 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

7.4 mi · 8 min · Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 49 Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 71 South: Cincinnati Use the slight right lane.
15

Merge onto I 71

6.8 mi · 8 min · Northeast Expressway
16

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 9 Toward Red Bank Road, Fairfax Use the slight right lane.
17

Continue on Red Bank Expressway

1.4 mi · 2 min · Red Bank Expressway
Use the straight lane.
18

Continue on Red Bank Road

0.9 mi · 2 min · Red Bank Road
Use the straight lane.
19

Turn left onto Colbank Road

492 ft · 15 sec · Colbank Road
Toward US 50: Milford, Cincinnati Use the left / straight lanes.
20

Turn left

0.3 mi · 35 sec
Toward US 50 West
21

Merge onto US 50

0.8 mi · 52 sec · Columbia Parkway
22

Take the exit onto US 50 Truck

0.6 mi · 1 min · US 50 Truck
Toward US 50 Truck, SR 32, SR 125, SR 561: Lunken Airport, Eastern Avenue, Beechmont Avenue, Linwood Avenue Use the slight right lane.
23

Turn right onto Linwood Avenue

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Linwood Avenue
24

Turn sharp left onto SR 561

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Beechmont Avenue
Use the left lane.
25

Continue on Beechmont Avenue

1.4 mi · 2 min · Beechmont Avenue
26

Take the exit onto SR 32

0.7 mi · 1 min · SR 32
Toward SR 32 East
27

Turn slight right onto Clough Pike

0.8 mi · 1 min · Clough Pike
28

Turn left onto Turpin Hills Drive

0.2 mi · 53 sec · Turpin Hills Drive
29

Turn right

54 ft · 3 sec
30

Arrive at destination

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 16.8 mi from Hamilton, OH · 23m into the drive

city in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Blue Ash, OH

17 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

Fairfax, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Sharonville, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 16.8 miles from Hamilton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Turpin Hills, OH

Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Turpin Hills, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.20 one way

$10.40 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $5.77 $11.54
premium $4.91 $6.47 $12.95
diesel $5.61 $7.40 $14.79

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 10 0 $3.52 $1.61
Efficient EV 8.4 0 $2.93 $1.34
EV Truck/SUV 13.4 0 $4.69 $2.14

Gas CO2

12 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (67% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Hamilton, OH

Morning in Hamilton on Saturday

Local time

7:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Turpin Hills, OH

Morning in Turpin Hills on Saturday

Local time

7:03 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

11 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

50m 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 Turpin Hills, OH covers 33.5 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Circle Freeway, Northeast Expressway, Bypass 4. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 16.8 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 $5.20 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 short but busy drive. With 22 decision points packed into just 33.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 50m.

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 10 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Between Hamilton, OH and Turpin Hills, OH, road signs point toward Fairfield, Columbus, Fairfax and Cincinnati.

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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