How far is Middletown, OH from Grove City, OH?
The driving distance from Middletown, OH to Grove City, OH is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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 44m.
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.
Place in Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Grove City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Grove City.
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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
48.8 mi · 52 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 62, SR 3: Grove City, Harrisburg
2150 ft · 60 sec
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Turn right onto Harrisburg Pike
4 mi · 6 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Continue on Broadway
1.3 km · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto Park Street
85 m · 12 sec · Park Street
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Turn right onto First Street
35 m · 4 sec · First Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · First Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Grove City.
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
48.8 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Middletown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Grove City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Grove City?
The road trip is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Bowersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41 miles from Middletown and 41.1 miles from Grove City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.74 one way or $21.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Middletown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Grove City.
Stop Ideas Near Bowersville
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 Bowersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Grove City. Straight-line distance: 73.87 mi (118.88 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 Grove City
A city in Summit County, Ohio.
| Population | 41,820 |
| Coordinates | 39.8814500, -83.0929600 |
| Altitude | 259 |
| Country | United States |
End: Grove City (-83.09296, 39.88145)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 132 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $10.74 | $21.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $13.89 | $27.78 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $12.48 | $24.96 |
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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