How far is East Liverpool, OH from Middletown, OH?

The driving distance from East Liverpool, OH to Middletown, OH is about 254.5 miles (409.6 km), with a travel time of about 04h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 56m 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
254.51 mi
04h 28m
Flight
215.93 mi
347.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.93 mi
Kilometers
347.5 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
254.51 mi
Kilometers
409.59 km
Drive Time
04h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Sun, Apr 19, 10:15 AM EDT
Return by in East Liverpool
Sun, Apr 19, 2:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Liverpool
2026-04-19T05:47
Arrive Middletown
Sun, Apr 19, 10:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 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
8:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in East Liverpool
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
Glenford
OH

Town

From East Liverpool
126.1 mi
02h 14m
To Middletown
128.4 mi
02h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Liverpool and Middletown.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Street

    111 m · 9 sec · Broadway Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 6th Street

    538 ft · 15 sec · East 6th Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dresden Avenue

    833 ft · 19 sec · Dresden Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Webber Way

    993 ft · 22 sec · Webber Way

  5. 5

    Continue on West 8th Street

    10.1 mi · 14 min · West 8th Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    11.5 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Turn right

    70 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight

    1349 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    14.7 mi · 16 min

  10. 10

    Continue on Cadiz-Steubenville Road

    8.4 mi · 11 min · Cadiz-Steubenville Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    16.8 mi · 23 min · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    21.6 mi · 25 min · Cadiz Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue

    3188 ft · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight left onto Dewey Avenue

    1345 ft · 26 sec · Dewey Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto John Glenn Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · John Glenn Highway

  17. 17

    Turn left

    1527 ft · 26 sec

  18. 18

    Take the ramp slight right

    2194 ft · 54 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270 South, I 270 North

    1137 ft · 28 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 South

    1869 ft · 46 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 South

    1.5 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    10.9 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

    1415 ft · 35 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    1699 ft · 42 sec

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati

    2411 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    56.2 mi · 1 hr 1 min · South Freeway

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 73: Waynesville

    1636 ft · 40 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right

    20.8 mi · 32 min

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Riley Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Riley Boulevard

  31. 31

    Continue on Middletown Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike

  32. 32

    Continue on North Verity Parkway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway

  33. 33

    Continue on North Canal Street

    1621 ft · 38 sec · North Canal Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1043 ft · 36 sec · Central Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Clark Street

    37 m · 5 sec · Clark Street

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clark Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Liverpool 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
36 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Glenn Highway
68.7 mi · 27%
South Freeway
56.2 mi · 22%
West 8th Street
36.5 mi · 14%
Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 8%
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
16.8 mi · 7%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
10.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

John Glenn Highway

Merge slight left

66.5 mi · 01h 12m

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
04h 28m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.6 mi
215.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glenford
02h 14m from East Liverpool
Leave By
8:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving East Liverpool and Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Liverpool to Middletown?

The road trip is about 254.5 miles (409.6 km) and usually takes 04h 28m 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?

Glenford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 126.1 miles from East Liverpool and 128.4 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 215.9 miles (347.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $33.27 one way or $66.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 79.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around East Liverpool and Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Glenford

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Glenford, 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 Glenford.

BUS

Columbus, OH

58 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Liverpool and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 215.93 mi (347.5 km).

East Liverpool

#1 East Liverpool

City in Ohio

Population10,498
Coordinates40.6186800, -80.5772900
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Middletown

#2 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population46,140
Coordinates39.5150600, -84.3982800
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway Street (-80.577482, 40.618646)
End: Clark Street (-84.398624, 39.515154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 410 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.98 gal
34 L · about $33.27
Round trip
$66.54
17.96 gal · 68 L
Estimated CO2
79.8 kg one way
Round trip: 159.6 kg / 352 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $33.27 $66.54
Mid-grade $4.24 $38.09 $76.19
Premium $4.79 $43.01 $86.03
Diesel $4.30 $38.65 $77.30

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between East Liverpool and Middletown. The current time is 05:47:04.

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.