The drive from Struthers, OH to Hamilton, OH covers 277.8 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, I 76, Kenmore Expressway 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 $43.11 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
138.9 miles from Struthers, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 42m 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: 277.8 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 (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 5h 21m highway drive covering 277.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and I 76. 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 31 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 I 76. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 54.8 miles in near I 76 / Kenmore Expressway.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 277.8 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 54.8 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 177.7 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
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54.8 mi into trip|~1h 6m 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
74.6 mi into trip|~1h 30m 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
6
177.7 mi into trip|~3h 24m in|I 71
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
259.3 mi into trip|~4h 53m 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
261.6 mi into trip|~4h 58m 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 Struthers, OH to Hamilton, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Mason along the way.
Mason
259.3 mi in|~4h 53m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 71
183.5 mi
3h 20m
I 76
39.2 mi
44m
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi
24m
Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi
10m
I 80
4.6 mi
5m
Wickliffe Expressway
4.6 mi
6m
South Shore Expressway
2.8 mi
4m
Kings Mills Road
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 71
— 183.5 mi, about 3h 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Struthers, OH and Hamilton, OH.
1
Start on Spring Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Spring Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto SR 170
0.5 mi·1 min·Youngstown Poland Road
3
Turn left onto SR 170
0.6 mi·1 min·East Midlothian Boulevard
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
5
Merge onto I 680
1.9 mi·2 min·Boardman Parkway
6
Continue on I 680
2.8 mi·4 min·South Shore Expressway
7
Continue on I 680
4.6 mi·6 min·Wickliffe Expressway
8
Merge onto I 80
4.6 mi·5 min·I 80
9
Continue on I 76
39 mi·44 min·I 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 76
20 mi·24 min·Kenmore Expressway
Toward I 76 West: BarbertonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
1.2 mi·2 min
Exit 1AToward I 71 South: ColumbusUse the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 71
102 mi·1 hr 51 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 71
82 mi·1 hr 29 min·I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Exit 25Toward SR 741 North: Kings Mills Road, MasonUse the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto SR 741
2.0 mi·3 min·Kings Mills Road
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn sharp left onto US 42
0.2 mi·15 sec·US 42
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on US 42
1.5 mi·2 min·US 42
Use the straight / left lanes.
18
Turn right onto West Main Street
0.3 mi·29 sec·West Main Street
19
Turn right onto Mason Road
0.4 mi·44 sec·Mason Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Enter roundabout onto Mason Road
177 ft·3 sec·Mason Road
21
Continue on Mason Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Mason Road
Use the left lane.
22
Enter roundabout onto Mason Road
82 ft·1 sec·Mason Road
23
Continue on Mason Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Mason Road
24
Continue on Liberty Way
0.8 mi·1 min·Liberty Way
25
Turn right onto Cox Lane
0.3 mi·31 sec·Cox Lane
Use the right lane.
26
Enter roundabout onto Veterans Boulevard
302 ft·6 sec·Veterans Boulevard
27
Continue on Veterans Boulevard
0.2 mi·23 sec·Veterans Boulevard
28
Continue on Butler County Veterans Highway
9.3 mi·10 min·Butler County Veterans Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
29
Continue on SR 129
1.7 mi·3 min·High Street
Use the straight lane.
30
Continue on SR 129; SR 177
228 ft·15 sec·High Street
Use the left lane.
31
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 138.9 miles from Struthers, OH, or about 2h 42m 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 61 miles or 1h 14m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 138.9 miles or 2h 42m 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 19m
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 Struthers, 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 Struthers, OH
This is one driving day of about 277.8 miles and 5h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 61 miles from Struthers, 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 138.9 mi from Struthers, OH
· 2h 42m into the drive
The midpoint is around 138.9 miles from Struthers, 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
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...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 229.9
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
~38 min detour
Free
near mile 47.9
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 239.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$43.11 one way
$86.23 round trip
$3.94/gal25.4 MPG avg97 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.38
$47.85
$95.70
premium
$4.91
$53.69
$107.38
diesel
$5.61
$61.33
$122.67
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$43
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 97.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $29 in charging
· 1 stop
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
83.3
1
$29.17
$13.33
Efficient EV
69.5
0
$24.31
$11.11
EV Truck/SUV
111.1
1
$38.89
$17.78
Gas CO2
97 kg
EV CO2
33 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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 15, 2026
Origin
Struthers, OH
Afternoon
in Struthers on Saturday
Local time
1:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Hamilton, OH
Afternoon
in Hamilton on Saturday
Local time
1:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
10 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 Struthers, OH to Hamilton, OH covers 277.8 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, I 76, Kenmore Expressway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 138.9 miles from Struthers, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $43.11 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 277.8 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 54.8 miles (I 76 / Kenmore Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 74.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 177.7 miles (I 71): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Struthers, OH to Hamilton, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Mason along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, Cuyahoga Valley National Park and Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park.
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.
