Origin
Mantua, OH
Late night in Mantua on Monday
Local time
1:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mantua, OH to Hamilton, OH
Drive Time
3h
Distance
177.1 mi
285 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 49m
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6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 10m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mantua, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Hamilton, OH
Gera Cejas
Trip Overview
The drive from Mantua, OH to Hamilton, OH covers 177.1 miles and takes about 3h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Boden Road, Bloomfield Road, Cambridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.49 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
88.6 miles from Mantua, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h drive with frequent turns across 177.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Boden Road 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 Mantua, OH to Hamilton, OH is easy. At 3h 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 Mantua, OH to Hamilton, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boden Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Bloomfield Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cambridge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Friendship Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 270 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Jack Nicklaus Freeway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Boden Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mantua, OH and Hamilton, OH.
1
Start on Mantua Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mantua Road
2
Turn straight onto Boden Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Boden Road
3
Turn right onto Bloomfield Road
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Bloomfield Road
4
Continue on Cambridge Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Cambridge Road
5
At the end of the road, turn left onto Friendship Drive
4.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Friendship Drive
6
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Main Street
7
Continue on East Pike
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
East Pike
8
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
9
Merge slight left
55 mi
·
59 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 270 South, I 270 North
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
I 270 South
12
Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
I 270 South
13
Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
15
Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
I 71 South: Cincinnati
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 71 South: Cincinnati
17
Merge slight left onto South Freeway
76 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
South Freeway
18
Take the exit slight right toward SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, Mason
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, Mason
19
Turn right onto Kings Mills Road
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Kings Mills Road
20
Turn sharp left
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
21
Continue straight
1.5 mi
·
2 min
22
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Main Street
23
Turn right onto Mason Road
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Mason Road
24
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Mason Road
177 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mason Road
25
Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mason Road
26
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason Road
82 ft
·
2 sec
·
Mason Road
27
Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Mason Road
28
Continue on Liberty Way
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Liberty Way
29
Turn right onto Cox Lane
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Cox Lane
30
Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Veterans Boulevard
302 ft
·
6 sec
·
Veterans Boulevard
31
Exit the roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Veterans Boulevard
32
Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi
·
10 min
·
Butler County Veterans Highway
33
Continue on High Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
High Street
34
Continue on High Street
226 ft
·
15 sec
·
High Street
35
Arrive at your destination
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 88.6 miles from Mantua, OH, or about 1h 30m 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 80 miles or 1h 21m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 88.6 miles or 1h 30m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hamilton, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mantua, 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 Mantua, OH
This is one driving day of about 177.1 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mantua, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 88.6 mi from Mantua, OH · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
89 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 88.6 miles from Mantua, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hamilton, OH
The final approach into Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, 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
$26.49 one way
$52.98 round trip
$3.80/gal
25.4 MPG avg
62 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $29.58 | $59.15 |
| premium | $4.79 | $33.40 | $66.80 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $39.35 | $78.69 |
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: 62 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 53.1 | 0 | $18.60 | $8.50 |
| Efficient EV | 44.3 | 0 | $15.50 | $7.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 70.8 | 0 | $24.79 | $11.33 |
Gas CO2
62 kg
EV CO2
21 kg (66% 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
Hamilton, OH
Late night in Hamilton on Monday
Local time
1:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°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
26 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
3h 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 Mantua, OH to Hamilton, OH covers 177.1 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Boden Road, Bloomfield Road, Cambridge Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 88.6 miles from Mantua, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.49 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.
The drive from Mantua, OH to Hamilton, OH is easy. At 3h 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 Mantua, OH to Hamilton, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mantua, OH to Hamilton, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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