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 Willard, OH
Drive Time
3h 51m
Distance
173.8 mi
280 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
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Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 39m
★
6 AM
3h 52m
8 AM
4h 17m
10 AM
4h 1m
12 PM
3h 58m
3 PM
4h 2m
5 PM
4h 16m
8 PM
3h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hamilton, OH
Gera Cejas
Willard, OH
Nathan Marcam
Trip Overview
Connecting Hamilton to Willard, this 173.8-mile journey through the Ohio heartland takes approximately 3 hours and 51 minutes to complete. Because the total duration is under four hours, you can easily tackle this as a single-day trip without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via SR 4, I-675, and Marion-Bucyrus Road, making it a straightforward trek across the Midwest. Budgeting about $26 for fuel should cover your needs for the one-way transit. Since both your starting point and destination are nestled within Ohio, the drive offers a consistent regional experience rather than a major climate or cultural shift. It is a practical, efficient route for travelers prioritizing speed and simplicity over complex detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
86.9 miles from Hamilton, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 45m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience, as roughly 62% of your time will be spent cruising on major arteries rather than local surface streets. The drive features a mix of high-speed interstate travel and state route navigation, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 42.2 miles on SR 4. You will notice the character of the road shift as you move away from the urban infrastructure of Hamilton and transition into the more rural, open stretches that define much of the journey. This combination keeps the drive from feeling like a monotonous interstate grind while still ensuring you make steady progress toward Willard. Behind the wheel, you can anticipate a balanced rhythm that transitions from the congestion of highway corridors to the steady, rhythmic flow of state roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
SR 4 is the longest continuous segment at about 42.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on SR 4 and I 675. 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
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 173.8 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 27 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.1 miles (I 675): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 26 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.
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
6
44.1 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
I 675
Keep slight left at fork onto I 675
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none lane.
8
67 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Take the exit toward SR 334 East: River Road, Springfield
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 12
Toward SR 334 East: River Road, Springfield
8
67.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 334 East
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward SR 334 East
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Hamilton, OH to Willard, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
Springfield
67 mi in
|
~1h 21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 4 | 42.2 mi | 56m |
| I 675 | 24.7 mi | 28m |
| Marion-Bucyrus Road | 15.1 mi | 21m |
| I 75 | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| State Route 4 | 10.9 mi | 13m |
| East Tiffin Street | 8.4 mi | 12m |
| Sandusky Avenue | 8.2 mi | 11m |
| Hamilton Middletown Road | 6.4 mi | 7m |
Longest stretch:
SR 4
— 42.2 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hamilton, OH and Willard, 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 left at fork onto I 675
9.0 mi
·
10 min
·
I 675
Use the none lane.
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 26A
Toward 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 right at fork onto SR 4
6.3 mi
·
6 min
·
SR 4
Use the none lane.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
Toward US 68 North: Urbana
17
Merge onto US 68
4.7 mi
·
4 min
·
US 68
Use the none lane.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Exit 12
Toward SR 334 East: River Road, Springfield
Use the slight right lane.
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Toward SR 334 East
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Merge onto SR 334
3.4 mi
·
3 min
·
State Route 334
21
At end of road, turn left onto SR 4
5.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Mechanicsburg Road
22
Continue on SR 4
6.9 mi
·
7 min
·
State Route 4
23
Continue on SR 4
5.9 mi
·
7 min
·
West Sandusky Street
24
Turn slight left onto SR 4
9.6 mi
·
10 min
·
SR 4
25
Keep slight right at fork onto US 36; SR 4
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
US 36; SR 4
26
Take the exit onto SR 4
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
SR 4
Exit 92
Toward SR 4 North: Marion
27
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 4
26 mi
·
38 min
·
SR 4
Exit 92
Toward SR 4 North: Marion
28
Turn right onto SR 4
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
West Walnut Street
29
Turn left onto SR 4; SR 423
307 ft
·
5 sec
·
Delaware Avenue
30
Turn straight onto SR 4; SR 423
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South State Street
31
Turn left onto SR 4; SR 423
425 ft
·
10 sec
·
Patten Street
32
Turn right onto SR 4; SR 423
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
33
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 4
280 ft
·
4 sec
·
North Main Street
34
Turn straight onto SR 4
15 mi
·
21 min
·
Marion-Bucyrus Road
35
Turn slight left onto SR 4; SR 98
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Sandusky Avenue
36
Continue on SR 4; SR 98
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Sandusky Avenue
37
Continue on SR 4
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
State Route 4
38
Continue on SR 4
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
STATE ROUTE 4
39
Continue on SR 4
8.2 mi
·
11 min
·
Sandusky Avenue
40
Continue on SR 4
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
South Main Street
41
Turn right onto US 224
8.4 mi
·
12 min
·
East Tiffin Street
42
Turn left onto SR 103
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
43
Turn right onto SR 103
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
West Tiffin Street
44
Arrive at destination
SR 103
Trip Plan
To make the most of your 173.8-mile transit, plan for at least one dedicated stop to break up the nearly four-hour drive. Leaving early in the day is your best strategy to avoid any unexpected traffic flow issues on the highway segments. Since the route requires a modest $26 fuel investment, check your tank levels before hitting the major highway portions to avoid paying premium prices at remote stations. Flexibility is a major advantage here, as the relatively short duration allows you to adjust your departure time based on your personal preference. One concrete tip for this specific route is to stay vigilant during the transition between I-675 and SR 4, as changing road types often requires a shift in driving focus and speed.
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 86.9 miles from Hamilton, OH, or about 1h 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 42.2 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 80 miles or 1h 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 86.9 miles or 1h 45m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Willard, 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.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 173.8 miles and 3h 51m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on SR 4 for about 42.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 86.9 mi from Hamilton, OH · 1h 45m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
87 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 86.9 miles from Hamilton, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Willard, OH
The final approach into Willard, 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 Willard, 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
$25.99 one way
$51.99 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
61 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $29.03 | $58.05 |
| premium | $4.79 | $32.78 | $65.55 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $38.61 | $77.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 60.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 52.1 | 0 | $18.25 | $8.34 |
| Efficient EV | 43.5 | 0 | $15.21 | $6.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 69.5 | 0 | $24.33 | $11.12 |
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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.
Destination
Willard, OH
Evening in Willard on Sunday
Local time
8:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
6 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
3h 51m 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 Willard, OH covers 173.8 miles and takes about 3h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are SR 4, I 675, Marion-Bucyrus Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 86.9 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 $25.99 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. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 26 significant decision points across 173.8 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 27 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 44.1 miles (I 675): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Hamilton, OH to Willard, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Springfield along the way.
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