How far is Deerfield, OH from Middletown, OH?

The driving distance from Deerfield, OH to Middletown, OH is about 244.3 miles (393.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205 miles (329.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
244.32 mi
03h 59m
Flight
205 mi
329.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205 mi
Kilometers
329.91 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
244.32 mi
Kilometers
393.19 km
Drive Time
03h 59m

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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 03h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Thu, Apr 23, 9:59 AM EDT
Return by in Deerfield
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deerfield
2026-04-23T05:59
Arrive Middletown
Thu, Apr 23, 9:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
9:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Deerfield
9:00 PM EDT
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 Deerfield
120.5 mi
01h 59m
To Middletown
123.8 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Deerfield Township Square

    158 m · 10 sec · Deerfield Township Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    2771 ft · 58 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    22.8 mi · 32 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    17.4 mi · 21 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    98.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  8. 8

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway

  13. 13

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

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

    26.6 mi · 33 min

  15. 15

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

    1920 ft · 51 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East 2nd Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Riley Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Riley Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Middletown Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on North Verity Parkway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway

  20. 20

    Continue on North Canal Street

    1621 ft · 38 sec · North Canal Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1043 ft · 36 sec · Central Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Clark Street

    37 m · 5 sec · Clark Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clark Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deerfield 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
100 mi · 41%
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 22%
SR 4
27 mi · 11%
Deerfield Township Square
23.1 mi · 9%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
North Verity Parkway
4.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

98.8 mi · 01h 47m

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 59m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.3 mi
205 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 59m from Deerfield
Leave By
9:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Deerfield and Sunny near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 244.3 miles (393.2 km) and usually takes 03h 59m 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 120.5 miles from Deerfield and 123.8 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 205 miles (329.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.3 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.94 one way or $63.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Deerfield and 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 Deerfield and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 205 mi (329.91 km).

Deerfield

#1 Deerfield

Township in Portage County, Ohio

Population42,084
Coordinates41.0245000, -81.0500900
Altitude326
CountryUnited States
Middletown

#2 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population46,140
Coordinates39.5150600, -84.3982800
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Deerfield Township Square (-81.050009, 41.024451)
End: Clark Street (-84.398624, 39.515154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 393 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.62 gal
32.63 L · about $31.94
Round trip
$63.87
17.24 gal · 65.26 L
Estimated CO2
76.6 kg one way
Round trip: 153.2 kg / 338 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.94 $63.87
Mid-grade $4.24 $36.57 $73.13
Premium $4.79 $41.29 $82.58
Diesel $4.30 $37.10 $74.20

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Deerfield and Middletown. The current time is 05:59:35.

Distance to Other Cities

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