How far is Massillon, OH from Middletown, OH?

The driving distance from Massillon, OH to Middletown, OH is about 214.1 miles (344.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 175.8 miles (283 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 02m 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
214.07 mi
03h 31m
Flight
175.83 mi
282.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
175.83 mi
Kilometers
282.97 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
214.07 mi
Kilometers
344.51 km
Drive Time
03h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM EDT
Return by in Massillon
Thu, Apr 23, 8:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Massillon
2026-04-23T01:16
Arrive Middletown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
9:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Massillon
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
Westerville
OH

City in Ohio

From Massillon
106 mi
01h 45m
To Middletown
108.1 mi
01h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 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 Massillon and Middletown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lincoln Way East

    1 km · 2 min · Lincoln Way East

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Avenue West

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue West

  3. 3

    Continue on Millersburg Road Southwest

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Millersburg Road Southwest

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Millersburg Road Southwest

    1015 ft · 22 sec · Millersburg Road Southwest

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1611 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    23.4 mi · 29 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on West Lincoln Way

    22.2 mi · 28 min · West Lincoln Way

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    3100 ft · 59 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    66.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  10. 10

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway

  15. 15

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

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

    26.6 mi · 33 min

  17. 17

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

    1920 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East 2nd Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Riley Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Riley Boulevard

  20. 20

    Continue on Middletown Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on North Verity Parkway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on North Canal Street

    1621 ft · 38 sec · North Canal Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1043 ft · 36 sec · Central Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Clark Street

    37 m · 5 sec · Clark Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clark Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Massillon 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
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
67.1 mi · 31%
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 25%
SR 4
27 mi · 13%
Millersburg Road Southwest
25.4 mi · 12%
West Lincoln Way
22.2 mi · 10%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

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
03h 31m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.3 mi
175.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westerville
01h 45m from Massillon
Leave By
9:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Massillon and Sunny near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 214.1 miles (344.5 km) and usually takes 03h 31m 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?

Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106 miles from Massillon and 108.1 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 175.8 miles (283 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.3 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 9:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.97 one way or $55.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 67.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Westerville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

19 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Massillon and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 175.83 mi (282.97 km).

Massillon

#1 Massillon

Town in Ohio, USA

Population32,641
Coordinates40.7967200, -81.5215100
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Middletown

#2 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population46,140
Coordinates39.5150600, -84.3982800
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Lincoln Way East (-81.521603, 40.796908)
End: Clark Street (-84.398624, 39.515154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 345 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.55 gal
28.59 L · about $27.97
Round trip
$55.95
15.1 gal · 57.18 L
Estimated CO2
67.1 kg one way
Round trip: 134.2 kg / 296 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $27.97 $55.95
Mid-grade $4.24 $32.03 $64.05
Premium $4.79 $36.16 $72.33
Diesel $4.30 $32.50 $64.99

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 Massillon and Middletown. The current time is 01:16:22.

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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.