How far is Dayton, OH from Middleport, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Middleport, OH is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in and the county seat of Ross County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Middleport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Middleport.
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Start on South Main Street
92 m · 12 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
156 m · 18 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Ludlow Street
2095 ft · 41 sec · South Ludlow Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 35 East: Xenia
2382 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
33.9 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 35 East: Washington Court House
44.7 mi · 49 min
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Keep slight left
58.6 mi · 1 hr 8 min
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Keep slight left
1.5 km · 1 min
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Turn left
11.3 mi · 13 min
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Turn right onto Hobson Drive
1721 ft · 47 sec · Hobson Drive
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Continue on Powell Street
3000 ft · 1 min · Powell Street
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Continue on General Hartinger Parkway
2933 ft · 1 min · General Hartinger Parkway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South 2nd Avenue
2564 ft · 1 min · South 2nd Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Middleport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 35 East
Keep slight left
58.6 mi · 01h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dayton and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Middleport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Middleport?
The road trip is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km) and usually takes 02h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Chillicothe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.1 miles from Dayton and 76.2 miles from Middleport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.8 miles (202.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.93 one way or $39.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dayton and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Middleport.
Stop Ideas Near Chillicothe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Chillicothe.
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Columbus, OH
Ashland Transportation Center
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Middleport. Straight-line distance: 125.83 mi (202.5 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middleport
Town
| Population | 2,391 |
| Coordinates | 39.0017500, -82.0487500 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middleport (-82.04875, 39.00175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $19.93 | $39.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $22.82 | $45.64 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $25.77 | $51.54 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $23.16 | $46.31 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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