How far is Findlay, OH from Middletown, OH?

The driving distance from Findlay, OH to Middletown, OH is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
128.57 mi
02h 12m
Flight
112.78 mi
181.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.78 mi
Kilometers
181.5 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.57 mi
Kilometers
206.91 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Thu, Apr 23, 10:51 AM EDT
Return by in Findlay
Thu, Apr 23, 1:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Findlay
2026-04-23T08:38
Arrive Middletown
Thu, Apr 23, 10:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Findlay
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Sidney
OH

City in Ohio, United States

From Findlay
64.6 mi
01h 06m
To Middletown
63.9 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph S
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 Findlay and Middletown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    57 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    23 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Center Street

    80 m · 14 sec · Center Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1330 ft · 50 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Front Street

    2642 ft · 1 min · West Front Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Western Avenue

    68 m · 11 sec · Western Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West Main Cross Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Main Cross Street

  8. 8

    Take the exit left

    1224 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    102.9 mi · 1 hr 52 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    15.6 mi · 19 min

  11. 11

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

    1920 ft · 51 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East 2nd Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Riley Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Riley Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Middletown Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on North Verity Parkway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway

  16. 16

    Continue on North Canal Street

    1621 ft · 38 sec · North Canal Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1043 ft · 36 sec · Central Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Clark Street

    37 m · 5 sec · Clark Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clark Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Cross Street
119 mi · 93%
North Verity Parkway
4.25 mi · 3%
East 2nd Street
1.67 mi · 1%
Riley Boulevard
1.09 mi · 1%
Middletown Pike
1.01 mi · 1%
West Front Street
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

West Main Cross Street

Merge slight left

103 mi · 01h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
112.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sidney
01h 06m from Findlay
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Findlay and Sunny near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.6 miles (206.9 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Sidney is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Findlay and 63.9 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.82 one way or $33.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Findlay and Sunny near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Sidney

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Connersville station

109 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Findlay and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 112.78 mi (181.5 km).

Findlay

#1 Findlay

The county seat of Hancock County, Ohio.

Population40,832
Coordinates41.0442200, -83.6499300
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Middletown

#2 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population46,140
Coordinates39.5150600, -84.3982800
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.649892, 41.044313)
End: Clark Street (-84.398624, 39.515154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.54 gal
17.17 L · about $16.82
Round trip
$33.64
9.08 gal · 34.34 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.7 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $16.82 $33.64
Mid-grade $4.24 $19.26 $38.52
Premium $4.79 $21.75 $43.49
Diesel $4.30 $19.54 $39.08

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 Findlay and Middletown. The current time is 08:38:29.

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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.