How far is Middletown, OH from Chillicothe, OH?
The driving distance from Middletown, OH to Chillicothe, OH is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Fayette 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 Middletown and Chillicothe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Chillicothe.
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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 mi · 2 min · Riley Boulevard
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on West Central Avenue
19.2 mi · 28 min · West Central Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 71 North: Columbus
1142 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
19.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 435: Washington Court House
1552 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Old United States Highway 35
2586 ft · 37 sec · Old United States Highway 35
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Take the exit slight right toward US 35 East: Washington Court House
2447 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
37.7 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 104: High Street
1275 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1683 ft · 29 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Chillicothe.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 35 East
Merge slight left
37.7 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Middletown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chillicothe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Chillicothe?
The road trip is about 88.7 miles (142.7 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Octa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Middletown and 44.4 miles from Chillicothe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.60 one way or $23.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Middletown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Chillicothe.
Stop Ideas Near Octa
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 Octa.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Chillicothe. Straight-line distance: 76.61 mi (123.29 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 Chillicothe
City in and the county seat of Ross County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 21,647 |
| Coordinates | 39.3331200, -82.9824000 |
| Altitude | 192 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chillicothe (-82.9824, 39.33312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.60 | $23.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $13.28 | $26.55 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $14.99 | $29.99 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $13.47 | $26.94 |
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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