Trip from Hamilton, OH to Union City, OH

Drive Time

1h 32m

Distance

65.9 mi

106 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

Downtown Union City, OH, OH

Photo: Matt Fitz Gibaud

Trip Overview

The drive from Hamilton, OH to Union City, OH covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, North 3rd Street, South Riverside Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.86 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

32.9 miles from Hamilton, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 32m drive with frequent turns across 65.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Route Complexity 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

The drive from Hamilton, OH to Union City, OH is easy. At 1h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hamilton, OH to Union City, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
North 3rd Street Unavailable Refreshing
South Riverside Drive Unavailable Refreshing
Hamilton Eaton Road Unavailable Refreshing
the route Unavailable Refreshing
Pine Street Unavailable Refreshing
Washington Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
South Broadway Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, OH and Union City, OH.

1

Start on High Street

0.1 mi · 36 sec · High Street
2

Turn left onto North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
3

Continue on North 3rd Street

1.7 mi · 1 min · North 3rd Street
4

Continue on South Riverside Drive

1.2 mi · 1 min · South Riverside Drive
5

Continue on Hamilton Eaton Road

6.7 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Eaton Road
6

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

157 ft · 2 sec · the route
7

Exit the roundabout

40 mi · 54 min
8

Take the exit slight right

0.2 mi · 39 sec
9

Turn left

2.3 mi · 3 min
10

Turn right onto Pine Street

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Pine Street
11

Turn left onto Washington Avenue

0.4 mi · 36 sec · Washington Avenue
12

Continue on South Broadway

0.3 mi · 24 sec · South Broadway
13

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Broadway

164 ft · 3 sec · South Broadway
14

Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway

0.3 mi · 29 sec · South Broadway
15

Turn left onto North Main Street

0.1 mi · 13 sec · North Main Street
16

Turn right onto Wayne Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Wayne Street
17

Turn left onto Union Street

11 mi · 16 min · Union Street
18

Turn right onto South State Line Street

0.1 mi · 19 sec · South State Line Street
19

Turn right onto East Elm Street

233 ft · 4 sec · East Elm Street
20

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 32.9 miles from Hamilton, OH, or about 46m into the drive.

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 65.9 miles or 1h 32m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 32.9 miles or 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 1h 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Union City, 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 65.9 miles and 1h 32m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 32.9 mi from Hamilton, OH · 46m into the drive

Downtown Dayton, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dayton, OH

33 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.

Popular next leg

Dayton, OH to Union City, OH

47.8 mi · 1h 5m

Pacing Suggestions

Cincinnati, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 65.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Dayton, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 32.9 miles from Hamilton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Union City, OH

The final approach into Union City, 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 Union City, 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

$9.86 one way

$19.71 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.24 $11.01 $22.01
premium $4.79 $12.43 $24.86
diesel $5.64 $14.64 $29.28

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$35–$60

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.8 0 $6.92 $3.16
Efficient EV 16.5 0 $5.77 $2.64
EV Truck/SUV 26.4 0 $9.23 $4.22

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Hamilton, OH

Night in Hamilton on Saturday

Local time

9:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live forecast

Destination

Union City, OH

Night in Union City on Saturday

Local time

9:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live forecast

Along the Route

75°F

Dayton, OH

33 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

16 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 32m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Hamilton, OH to Union City, OH covers 65.9 miles and takes about 1h 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, North 3rd Street, South Riverside Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 32.9 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 $9.86 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.
The drive from Hamilton, OH to Union City, OH is easy. At 1h 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Hamilton, OH to Union City, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hamilton, OH to Union City, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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