How far is Collinwood, OH from Middletown, OH?

The driving distance from Collinwood, OH to Middletown, OH is about 247.6 miles (398.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 204.9 miles (329.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
247.62 mi
03h 57m
Flight
204.92 mi
329.78 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
204.92 mi
Kilometers
329.78 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
247.62 mi
Kilometers
398.5 km
Drive Time
03h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Sun, Nov 8, 9:44 PM EST
Return by in Collinwood
Mon, Nov 9, 1:41 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Collinwood
2026-11-08T17:47
Arrive Middletown
Sun, Nov 8, 9:44 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:06 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Collinwood
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Collinwood
121.8 mi
01h 58m
To Middletown
125.8 mi
01h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 1:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Widespread Frost then Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Collinwood and Middletown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Collinwood and Middletown.

  1. 1

    Start on Whitcomb Road

    626 ft · 28 sec · Whitcomb Road

  2. 2

    Continue on School Avenue

    1290 ft · 59 sec · School Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East 152nd Street

    3177 ft · 2 min · East 152nd Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Waterloo Road

    1536 ft · 38 sec · Waterloo Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 90 West, SR 2: Downtown

    893 ft · 22 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Lakeland Freeway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Lakeland Freeway

  7. 7

    Continue on Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Innerbelt

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Innerbelt

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    7.3 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    129.2 mi · 2 hr 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton

    26.6 mi · 33 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 73: Franklin, Springboro

    1920 ft · 51 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East 2nd Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Riley Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Riley Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Middletown Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike

  24. 24

    Continue on North Verity Parkway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway

  25. 25

    Continue on North Canal Street

    1621 ft · 38 sec · North Canal Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1043 ft · 36 sec · Central Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Clark Street

    37 m · 5 sec · Clark Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clark Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Collinwood and Middletown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
28 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
138 mi · 56%
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 22%
SR 4
27 mi · 11%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
North Verity Parkway
4.25 mi · 2%
Lakeland Freeway
3.79 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Keep slight right

129 mi · 02h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 57m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+42.7 mi
204.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 58m from Collinwood
Leave By
9:06 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Collinwood and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Collinwood to Middletown?

The road trip is about 247.6 miles (398.5 km) and usually takes 03h 57m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 121.8 miles from Collinwood and 125.8 miles from Middletown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 204.9 miles (329.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.7 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:06 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.74 one way or $67.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Collinwood and Widespread Frost then Sunny near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Berkshire, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berkshire.

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Collinwood and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 204.92 mi (329.78 km).

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#1 Collinwood

Located along the southern shore of Lake Erie, this neighborhood constitutes the northeastern corner of Cleveland within Cuyahoga County.

Population0
Coordinates41.5583800, -81.5692900
Altitude192
CountryUnited States
Middletown

#2 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population46,140
Coordinates39.5150600, -84.3982800
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Whitcomb Road (-81.569274, 41.55839)
End: Clark Street (-84.398624, 39.515154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 399 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.74 gal
33.08 L · about $33.74
Round trip
$67.47
17.48 gal · 66.16 L
Estimated CO2
77.7 kg one way
Round trip: 155.3 kg / 342 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.86 $33.74 $67.47
Mid-grade $4.45 $38.86 $77.72
Premium $4.99 $43.65 $87.30
Diesel $6.33 $55.30 $110.60

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Collinwood and Middletown. The current time is 17:47:51.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.