How far is Middletown, OH from Heath, OH?

The driving distance from Middletown, OH to Heath, OH is about 222.3 miles (357.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 194.4 miles (312.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 40m 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
222.34 mi
04h 20m
Flight
194.44 mi
312.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
194.44 mi
Kilometers
312.92 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
222.34 mi
Kilometers
357.82 km
Drive Time
04h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 04h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Heath
Wed, Apr 15, 3:49 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Wed, Apr 15, 8:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-14T23:29
Arrive Heath
Wed, Apr 15, 3:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:20 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
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
Kirkersville
OH

Human settlement in Licking County, Ohio, United States of America

From Middletown
111 mi
02h 10m
To Heath
111.3 mi
02h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 17 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Heath.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clark Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Clark Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    695 ft · 23 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Clinton Street

    1511 ft · 27 sec · North Clinton Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Verity Parkway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Middletown Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Riley Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Riley Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    19.2 mi · 28 min · West Central Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1142 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    54.8 mi · 59 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City

    634 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on South Freeway

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Freeway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 270 East

    1.5 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    11.2 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, Wheeling

    1011 ft · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Wheeling

    2290 ft · 56 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    110.4 mi · 2 hr · East Freeway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 7: Bellaire, Bridgeport

    2309 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto SR 7 South: Bellaire

    1495 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1036 ft · 28 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    694 ft · 21 sec · Central Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left

    113 m · 17 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Wegee Lane

    56 m · 5 sec · Wegee Lane

  26. 26

    Continue on Wegee Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Wegee Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wegee Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Heath.

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
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Freeway
117 mi · 52%
I 71 North
55.1 mi · 25%
West Central Avenue
19.2 mi · 9%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
11.2 mi · 5%
SR 7 South
6.56 mi · 3%
North Verity Parkway
4.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

East Freeway

Merge slight left onto East Freeway

110 mi · 02h 00m

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
04h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.9 mi
194.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirkersville
02h 10m from Middletown
Leave By
8:20 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Middletown and Chance Rain Showers near Heath.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 222.3 miles (357.8 km) and usually takes 04h 20m 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?

Kirkersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 111 miles from Middletown and 111.3 miles from Heath.

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

The direct path is about 194.4 miles (312.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.9 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 8:20 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.08 one way or $58.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Middletown and Chance Rain Showers near Heath.

Stop Ideas Near Kirkersville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

34 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Heath. Straight-line distance: 194.44 mi (312.92 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population46,140
Coordinates39.5150600, -84.3982800
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
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#2 Heath

City in Ohio, USA

Population11,035
Coordinates39.9561800, -80.7837000
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-84.39828, 39.51506)
End: Heath (-80.7837, 39.95618)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 358 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.85 gal
29.7 L · about $29.08
Round trip
$58.17
15.7 gal · 59.4 L
Estimated CO2
69.8 kg one way
Round trip: 139.5 kg / 308 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $29.08 $58.17
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.30 $66.60
Premium $4.79 $37.60 $75.20
Diesel $4.30 $33.79 $67.57

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Heath. The current time is 23:29:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.