Hamilton, Ohio to Hickory: Road Trip Guide & Distance

308.6 miles 496.7 km · straight line
385.8 miles estimated 620.9 km · driving distance
7h 46min estimated drive time
$37 - $46 estimated fuel cost
~1h 7min flight time
144° SE bearing direction

How far is Hamilton, Ohio from Hickory?

The distance from Hamilton, Ohio to Hickory is 308.6 miles (496.7 km) as the crow flies. Hickory is located SE of Hamilton, Ohio. By car, the driving distance is approximately 385.8 miles, taking about 7h 46min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 7min. Both are located in United States — Hamilton, Ohio in Ohio and Hickory in North Carolina.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Hamilton, Ohio and Hickory. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Hamilton, Ohio to Hickory

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 46min $37 - $46 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 7min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~9h 19min $31–$58* Budget
Train ~7h 23min $46–$135* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Hamilton, Ohio & Hickory

Quick Facts

Hamilton, Ohio
39.40°N, 84.56°W
America/New_York
181m elevation
Hickory
35.73°N, 81.34°W
America/New_York
350m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 103 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 26 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 80.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients