Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
67.9 mi
109 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
Photo: Gera Cejas
The drive from Union City, OH to Hamilton, OH covers 67.9 miles and takes about 1h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North State Line Street, East Main Street, Wayne Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.16 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
34 miles from Union City, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 43m into the drive .
Expect a 1h 26m drive with frequent turns across 67.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Union City, OH to Hamilton, OH is easy. At 1h 26m 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 Union City, OH to Hamilton, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North State Line Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wayne Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Broadway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Washington Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pine Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Sweitzer Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Union City, OH and Hamilton, OH.
Start on East Elm Street
Turn left onto North State Line Street
Turn left onto East Main Street
Continue on Wayne Street
Turn left onto North Main Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broadway
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Broadway
Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway
Turn right onto Washington Avenue
Turn right onto Pine Street
Turn left onto Sweitzer Street
Continue on Dayton Road
Take the ramp right
Merge slight left
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Hamilton Eaton Road
Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Eaton Road
Continue on North Riverside Drive
Continue on North 3rd Street
Turn slight left onto North Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Turn right onto High Street
Continue on High Street
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 67.9 miles or 1h 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34 miles or 43m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hamilton, OH than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Union City, 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 Union City, OH
This is one driving day of about 67.9 miles and 1h 26m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34 mi from Union City, OH · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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.
A short stop after about 67.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 34 miles from Union City, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$10.16 one way
$20.31 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.24 | $11.34 | $22.68 |
| premium | $4.79 | $12.80 | $25.61 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $15.09 | $30.17 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.13 | $3.26 |
| Efficient EV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.51 | $4.35 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Evening in Union City on Saturday
Local time
7:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Evening in Hamilton on Saturday
Local time
7:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
75°F
Dayton, OH
34 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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