How far is Hilliard, OH from Middletown, OH?

The driving distance from Hilliard, OH to Middletown, OH is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
89.33 mi
01h 39m
Flight
74.96 mi
120.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.96 mi
Kilometers
120.63 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.33 mi
Kilometers
143.77 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM EDT
Return by in Hilliard
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hilliard
2026-04-22T23:40
Arrive Middletown
Thu, Apr 23, 1:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hilliard
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Mad River
OH

Township of Ohio

From Hilliard
44.9 mi
00h 49m
To Middletown
44.4 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
74°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Columbia Street

    787 ft · 32 sec · Columbia Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Madison Street

    68 m · 8 sec · Madison Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lattimer Street

    152 m · 20 sec · Lattimer Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cemetery Road

    126 m · 18 sec · Cemetery Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street

    66 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    83 m · 10 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    40 m · 2 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    3106 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Hilliard-Rome Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Hilliard-Rome Road

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward I 70 West: Dayton

    2058 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto West Freeway

    49.5 mi · 53 min · West Freeway

  12. 12

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

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

    26.6 mi · 33 min

  14. 14

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

    1920 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Riley Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Riley Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Middletown Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on North Verity Parkway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on North Canal Street

    1621 ft · 38 sec · North Canal Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1043 ft · 36 sec · Central Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Clark Street

    37 m · 5 sec · Clark Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clark Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hilliard 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
1 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
49.5 mi · 55%
SR 4
27 mi · 30%
North Verity Parkway
4.25 mi · 5%
Hilliard-Rome Road
3.01 mi · 3%
East 2nd Street
1.67 mi · 2%
Riley Boulevard
1.09 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight left onto West Freeway

49.5 mi · 00h 53m

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
01h 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.5 mi
74.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mad River
00h 49m from Hilliard
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Hilliard and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.4 miles (143.8 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Mad River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Hilliard and 44.4 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.5 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 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.67 one way or $23.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Hilliard and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Mad River

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mad River and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall Bell
Scenic stop 4.6 mi away

Historic City Hall Bell

Springfield , OH
191 S Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45502
Historical landmark
Springfield City Hall
Meeting point 4.6 mi away

Springfield City Hall

Springfield , OH
76 E High St, Springfield, OH 45502
Rating 4.0/5 10 reviews City Hall,City government office
Xenia City Hall
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Xenia City Hall

Xenia , OH
101 Little Miami Scenic Trail, Xenia, OH 45385
Rating 3.6/5 28 reviews Business center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mad River.

BUS

Columbus, OH

79 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

101 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

103 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

107 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hilliard and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 74.96 mi (120.63 km).

Hilliard

#1 Hilliard

City in Ohio

Population36,797
Coordinates40.0334000, -83.1582500
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Middletown

#2 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population46,140
Coordinates39.5150600, -84.3982800
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Columbia Street (-83.158352, 40.033471)
End: Clark Street (-84.398624, 39.515154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.93 L · about $11.67
Round trip
$23.34
6.3 gal · 23.86 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.67 $23.34
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.36 $26.72
Premium $4.79 $15.09 $30.18
Diesel $4.30 $13.56 $27.12

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 Hilliard and Middletown. The current time is 23:40:42.

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.