Origin
Russell, OH
Night in Russell on Friday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Russell, OH to Hamilton, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
60.9 mi
98 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Russell, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Hamilton, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Russell, OH to Hamilton, OH covers 60.9 miles and takes about 1h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 50, Circle Freeway, Bypass 4 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.2 miles on US 50. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.45 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 60.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 28m highway drive covering 60.9 miles, with most of the trip on US 50 and Circle Freeway. The longest continuous stretch is about 31.2 miles on US 50.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 50 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 50 and Circle Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near US 50.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (US 50): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.3 miles (SR 450 / Milford Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 50
Turn right onto US 50
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
32.3 mi into trip
|
~49m in
|
SR 450 / Milford Parkway
Turn left onto SR 450 / Milford Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
50.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward SR 4: Fairfield, Springdale
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 41
Toward SR 4: Fairfield, Springdale
8
50.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
Keep slight right at fork toward SR 4: Fairfield, Hamilton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward SR 4: Fairfield, Hamilton
6
57.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
Turn left toward SR 129 West: Hamilton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward SR 129 West: Hamilton
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 Russell, OH to Hamilton, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Springdale along the way.
Springdale
50.4 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 50 | 31.2 mi | 46m |
| Circle Freeway | 17.1 mi | 19m |
| Bypass 4 | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| Dixie Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| High Street | 1.7 mi | 3m |
| Butler County Veterans Highway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Russell Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Milford Parkway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 50
— 31.2 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Russell, OH and Hamilton, OH.
1
Start on C-6
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Russell Road
2
Turn right onto US 50
31 mi
·
46 min
·
US 50
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto SR 450
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
Milford Parkway
Use the left lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Toward I 275 North
5
Merge onto I 275
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 41
Toward SR 4: Fairfield, Springdale
Use the slight right lane.
7
Keep slight right at fork
406 ft
·
13 sec
Toward SR 4: Fairfield, Hamilton
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto SR 4
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Springfield Pike
9
Continue on SR 4
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Dixie Highway
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto SR 4 Bypass
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Bypass 4
Use the left lane.
11
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward SR 129 West: Hamilton
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto SR 129
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Butler County Veterans Highway
13
Continue on SR 129
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
High Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on SR 129; SR 177
228 ft
·
15 sec
·
High Street
Use the left lane.
15
Arrive at destination
SR 129; SR 177
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 30.4 mi from Russell, OH · 46m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
30 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.4 miles from Russell, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.45 one way
$18.90 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $10.49 | $20.98 |
| premium | $4.91 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.45 | $26.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.3 | 0 | $6.39 | $2.92 |
| Efficient EV | 15.2 | 0 | $5.33 | $2.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.4 | 0 | $8.53 | $3.90 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Hamilton, OH
Night in Hamilton on Friday
Local time
9:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Batavia, OH
30 mi in
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
7 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 28m 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 Russell, OH to Hamilton, OH covers 60.9 miles and takes about 1h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 50, Circle Freeway, Bypass 4. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 30.4 miles from Russell, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.45 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 60.9 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (US 50): Lane positioning matters here; at 32.3 miles (SR 450 / Milford Parkway): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Russell, OH to Hamilton, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Springdale along the way.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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