How far is Middletown, OH from Ashtabula, OH?
The driving distance from Middletown, OH to Ashtabula, OH is about 289.7 miles (466.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 249.2 miles (401 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 05m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 32m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Portage County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Ashtabula.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Ashtabula.
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Start on Clark Street
37 m · 7 sec · Clark Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
695 ft · 23 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto North Clinton Street
1511 ft · 27 sec · North Clinton Street
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Continue on North Verity Parkway
4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway
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Continue on Middletown Pike
1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike
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Turn straight onto Riley Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · Riley Boulevard
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto I 75 North: Dayton
1414 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
15.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
49.2 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt
1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland
2166 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
110.9 mi · 2 hr
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Keep slight right
25.4 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
12.6 mi · 16 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Continue on I 90
34 mi · 37 min · I 90
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 45: Ashtabula
1620 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 45
1173 ft · 26 sec · State Route 45
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Continue on Center Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Center Road
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Turn right onto North Ridge Road West
1.9 mi · 3 min · North Ridge Road West
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Continue on West Prospect Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Prospect Road
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Turn slight right onto Center Street
1044 ft · 46 sec · Center Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Center Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Ashtabula.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 71 North
Merge slight left
111 mi · 02h 00m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Ashtabula.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Ashtabula?
The road trip is about 289.7 miles (466.3 km) and usually takes 05h 32m 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?
Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 144.7 miles from Middletown and 145 miles from Ashtabula.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 249.2 miles (401 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $37.87 one way or $75.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 90.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Ashtabula.
Stop Ideas Near Palmyra
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Palmyra.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Ashtabula. Straight-line distance: 249.16 mi (400.99 km).
#1 Middletown
The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.
| Population | 46,140 |
| Coordinates | 39.5150600, -84.3982800 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashtabula
Town in Ohio
| Population | 17,917 |
| Coordinates | 41.8650500, -80.7898100 |
| Altitude | 205 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashtabula (-80.78981, 41.86505)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 466 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 36m |
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 | $37.87 | $75.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $43.35 | $86.71 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $48.95 | $97.91 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $43.99 | $87.97 |
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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