How far is Lima, OH from Middletown, OH?
The driving distance from Lima, OH to Middletown, OH is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ross County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lima and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lima and Middletown.
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Start on New Lima Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · New Lima Road
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Continue on Main Street
1338 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Salem Street
8.9 mi · 16 min · Salem Street
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
4.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
15.6 mi · 18 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit slight right
1688 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight left
127 m · 11 sec
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Turn right
29.6 mi · 35 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 35 West: Dayton
40 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati
1572 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Old United States Highway 35
1.5 km · 1 min · Old United States Highway 35
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Turn left onto I 71 South: Cincinnati
1683 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
19.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 73: Waynesville
1636 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
20.8 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto Riley Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Riley Boulevard
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Continue on Middletown Pike
1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike
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Continue on North Verity Parkway
4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway
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Continue on North Canal Street
1621 ft · 38 sec · North Canal Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1043 ft · 36 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Clark Street
37 m · 5 sec · Clark Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clark Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lima and Middletown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
US 35 West
Keep slight left to continue on US 35 West: Dayton
40 mi · 00h 43m
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Lima and 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 Lima to Middletown?
The road trip is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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?
Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.3 miles from Lima and 74 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.78 one way or $39.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Lima and Showers And Thunderstorms near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Frankfort
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Maysville
Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lima and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 125.75 mi (202.38 km).
#1 Lima
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 36,440 |
| Coordinates | 39.0642400, -82.1198700 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middletown
The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.
| Population | 46,140 |
| Coordinates | 39.5150600, -84.3982800 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clark Street (-84.398624, 39.515154)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $19.78 | $39.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $22.65 | $45.30 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $25.58 | $51.16 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $22.98 | $45.97 |
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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