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Trip from Ravenna, OH to Hamilton, OH

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

4h 42m

Distance

244.2 mi

393 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$38

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

18 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 29m ★
6 AM
4h 42m
8 AM
5h 9m
10 AM
4h 52m
12 PM
4h 49m
3 PM
4h 53m
5 PM
5h 8m
8 PM
4h 34m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ravenna, OH to Hamilton, OH covers 244.2 miles and takes about 4h 42m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 71, Kenmore Expressway, I 76 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 183.5 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $37.90 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

122.1 miles from Ravenna, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 21m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 4h 42m highway drive covering 244.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and Kenmore Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 183.5 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 27 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 183.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and Kenmore Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Prospect Street.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 244.2 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: near the start (South Prospect Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 41 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | South Prospect Street

Turn right onto South Prospect Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
7
21.2 mi into trip | ~27m in | I 76 / Kenmore Expressway

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76 / Kenmore Expressway toward I 76 West: Barberton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 76 West: Barberton
7
41 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward I 71 South: Columbus

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 1A Toward I 71 South: Columbus
8
225.7 mi into trip | ~4h 14m in

Take the exit toward SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, Mason

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 25 Toward SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, Mason
7
227.9 mi into trip | ~4h 19m in | US 42

Turn sharp left onto US 42

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.

On the drive from Ravenna, OH to Hamilton, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Mason along the way.

Mason

225.7 mi in | ~4h 14m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 71 183.5 mi 3h 20m
Kenmore Expressway 19.8 mi 24m
I 76 17.5 mi 20m
Butler County Veterans Highway 9.3 mi 10m
South Prospect Street 3 mi 5m
Kings Mills Road 2 mi 3m
Mason Road 1.9 mi 3m
High Street 1.7 mi 3m
Longest stretch: I 71 — 183.5 mi, about 3h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on SR 59

147 ft · 9 sec · East Main Street
2

Turn right onto South Prospect Street

3.0 mi · 5 min · South Prospect Street
Use the straight lane.
3

Merge onto SR 5; SR 44

0.2 mi · 23 sec · SR 5; SR 44
4

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward I 76 West
5

Merge onto I 76

18 mi · 20 min · I 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork onto I 76

20 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway
Toward I 76 West: Barberton Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

1.2 mi · 2 min
Exit 1A Toward I 71 South: Columbus Use the slight right lane.
8

Merge onto I 71

102 mi · 1 hr 51 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight right at fork onto I 71

82 mi · 1 hr 29 min · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Exit 25 Toward SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, Mason Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn right onto SR 741

2.0 mi · 3 min · Kings Mills Road
Use the straight lane.
12

Turn sharp left onto US 42

0.2 mi · 15 sec · US 42
Use the left lane.
13

Continue on US 42

1.5 mi · 2 min · US 42
Use the straight / left lanes.
14

Turn right onto West Main Street

0.3 mi · 29 sec · West Main Street
15

Turn right onto Mason Road

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Mason Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Enter roundabout onto Mason Road

177 ft · 3 sec · Mason Road
17

Continue on Mason Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Mason Road
Use the left lane.
18

Enter roundabout onto Mason Road

82 ft · 1 sec · Mason Road
19

Continue on Mason Road

0.8 mi · 1 min · Mason Road
20

Continue on Liberty Way

0.8 mi · 1 min · Liberty Way
21

Turn right onto Cox Lane

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Cox Lane
Use the right lane.
22

Enter roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard

302 ft · 6 sec · Veterans Boulevard
23

Continue on Veterans Boulevard

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Veterans Boulevard
24

Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway

9.3 mi · 10 min · Butler County Veterans Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Continue on SR 129

1.7 mi · 3 min · High Street
Use the straight lane.
26

Continue on SR 129; SR 177

228 ft · 15 sec · High Street
Use the left lane.
27

Arrive at destination

SR 129; SR 177

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 122.1 miles from Ravenna, OH, or about 2h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 183.5 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 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 122.1 miles or 2h 21m 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 46m

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 Ravenna, 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 Ravenna, OH

This is one driving day of about 244.2 miles and 4h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ravenna, 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 183.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 122.1 mi from Ravenna, OH · 2h 21m into the drive

capital city of Ohio, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbus, OH

122 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

Mansfield, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbus, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 122.1 miles from Ravenna, 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 183.5 miles.

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.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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.

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

National Monument

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...

14 mi from route ~34 min detour Free near mile 202.1
View on nps.gov
Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

National Park

Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...

15 mi from route ~36 min detour Free near mile 16.8
View on nps.gov
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

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...

23 mi from route ~57 min detour Free near mile 202.1
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$37.90 one way

$75.80 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 85 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $42.06 $84.12
premium $4.91 $47.20 $94.39
diesel $5.61 $53.92 $107.83

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$38

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 85.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

18 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Circle K - Tesla Supercharger

Seville, OH

Tesla

12 DCFC

Holiday Inn - Tesla Supercharger

Ashland, OH

Tesla

12 DCFC

Bonecutter Hollow - Tesla Supercharger

Mt. Gilead, OH

Tesla

8 DCFC

Lewis Center

Lewis Center, OH

eVgo Network

6 DCFC

IKEA Store 511 (Columbus, OH)

Columbus, OH

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Klaben Ford Island - DCFC

Kent, OH

Blink Network

4 DCFC

Meijer Brimfield Twp, OH #317

Kent, OH

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Summit County Public Health

Akron, OH

CHARGELAB

4 DCFC

Blink Network: 4 eVgo Network: 3 Tesla: 3 ChargePoint Network: 3 EV Connect: 2 Electrify America: 2 CHARGELAB: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $26 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 73.3 0 $25.64 $11.72
Efficient EV 61.1 0 $21.37 $9.77
EV Truck/SUV 97.7 1 $34.19 $15.63

Gas CO2

85 kg

EV CO2

29 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Ravenna, OH

Evening in Ravenna on Tuesday

Local time

7:40 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Hamilton, OH

Evening in Hamilton on Tuesday

Local time

7:40 PM

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

6 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

4h 42m 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 Ravenna, OH to Hamilton, OH covers 244.2 miles and takes about 4h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, Kenmore Expressway, I 76. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 122.1 miles from Ravenna, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $37.90 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 19 significant decision points across 244.2 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: near the start (South Prospect Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.2 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 41 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Ravenna, OH to Hamilton, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Mason along the way.

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