The drive from Hamilton, OH to Valley, OH covers 263.7 miles and takes about 5h 21m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 71, US 30, I 70 for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67 miles on I 71.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $40.93 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
131.8 miles from Hamilton, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 32m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 5h 21m. Total distance: 263.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
5h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 21m highway drive covering 263.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and US 30. The longest continuous stretch is about 67 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 42 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 67 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and US 30. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 27 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 263.7 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 points
These 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|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|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
177.1 mi into trip|~3h 22m in
Take the exit toward US 30: Mansfield, Wooster
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 176
Toward US 30: Mansfield, Wooster
8
177.7 mi into trip|~3h 23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 30 East: Wooster, College of Wooster
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 30 East: Wooster, College of Wooster
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 Valley, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland, Wooster, College Of Wooster and Downtown.
Cleveland
109.2 mi in|~2h 7m|via North Innerbelt
Wooster
177.1 mi in|~3h 22m
College Of Wooster
177.7 mi in|~3h 23m
Downtown
234.8 mi in|~4h 33m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
67 mi
1h 13m
US 30
57 mi
1h 9m
I 70
51.1 mi
55m
I 675
24.7 mi
28m
I 75
13.3 mi
15m
Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
10.8 mi
14m
Hamilton Middletown Road
6.4 mi
7m
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.5 mi
8m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 67 mi, about 1h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, OH and Valley, 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: DaytonUse the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 75
13 mi·15 min·I 75
10
Take the exit
1.4 mi·1 min
Exit 43Toward I 675 North: ColumbusUse 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 26AToward 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: AirportUse 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, ClevelandUse the slight right lane.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·41 sec
Toward I 71 North: ClevelandUse the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward I 71 North: ClevelandUse the slight left lane.
20
Merge onto I 71
67 mi·1 hr 13 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 176Toward US 30: Mansfield, WoosterUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi·12 sec
Toward US 30 East: Wooster, College of WoosterUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
23
Merge onto US 30
57 mi·1 hr 9 min·US 30
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
Toward SR 43 North: Cherry Avenue, Downtown
25
Keep slight left at fork
218 ft·5 sec
26
Turn right onto SR 43
0.8 mi·1 min·Cherry Avenue Southeast
27
Continue on SR 43
1.5 mi·2 min·Cherry Avenue Northeast
28
Turn right onto SR 43
0.7 mi·1 min·Market Avenue North
29
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward US 62 East: Alliance
30
Continue on US 62
0.8 mi·1 min·Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
31
Continue on US 62
0.4 mi·41 sec·Columbus Road Northeast
32
Continue on US 62
10 mi·13 min·Atlantic Boulevard Northeast
33
Take the exit onto US 62
0.3 mi·38 sec·US 62
Toward US 62, SR 173: Alliance, State StreetUse the slight right lane.
34
Turn right onto US 62; SR 173
4.3 mi·9 min·West State Street
35
Continue on US 62; SR 173
2.8 mi·3 min·Harrisburg Westville Road
36
Continue on US 62; SR 173
1.3 mi·1 min·Mahoning Columbiana County Line Road
37
Continue on US 62; SR 173
1.6 mi·2 min·Alliance-Salem Road
38
Continue on US 62; SR 173
0.9 mi·1 min·Alliance-Damascus Road
39
Continue on US 62; SR 173
0.2 mi·23 sec·Alliance-Salem Road
40
Continue on US 62; SR 173
0.2 mi·28 sec·Salem-Alliance Road
41
Turn right onto CR 405
2.5 mi·6 min·Valley Road
42
Arrive at destination
CR 405
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 131.8 miles from Hamilton, OH, or about 2h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67 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 58 miles or 1h 11m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 131.8 miles or 2h 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 4h 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Valley, 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 263.7 miles and 5h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 58 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 67 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 131.8 mi from Hamilton, OH
· 2h 32m into the drive
The midpoint is around 131.8 miles from Hamilton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67 miles.
Arriving in Valley, OH
The final approach into Valley, 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 Valley, OH.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
9 mi from route
~23 min detour
Free
near mile 45.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$40.93 one way
$81.85 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg92 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$45.42
$90.84
premium
$4.91
$50.96
$101.93
diesel
$5.61
$58.22
$116.44
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$41
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$66–$91
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 92.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $28 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
79.1
0
$27.69
$12.66
Efficient EV
65.9
0
$23.07
$10.55
EV Truck/SUV
105.5
1
$36.92
$16.88
Gas CO2
92 kg
EV CO2
31 kg (66% less)
Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.
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
Afternoon
in Hamilton on Saturday
Local time
12:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Valley, OH
Afternoon
in Valley on Saturday
Local time
12:17 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
68°F
Mansfield, OH
132 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
9 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
5h 21m 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 Valley, OH covers 263.7 miles and takes about 5h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, US 30, 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 131.8 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 $40.93 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 263.7 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 Valley, OH, road signs point toward Cleveland, Wooster, College Of Wooster and Downtown.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
