How far is Middletown, OH from Hilliard, OH?

The driving distance from Middletown, OH to Hilliard, OH is about 91.3 miles (147 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.32 mi
01h 50m
Flight
74.96 mi
120.63 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
74.96 mi
Kilometers
120.63 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.32 mi
Kilometers
146.97 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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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 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hilliard
Thu, Apr 23, 7:32 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Thu, Apr 23, 9:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-23T05:41
Arrive Hilliard
Thu, Apr 23, 7:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Mad River
OH

Township of Ohio

From Middletown
45.6 mi
00h 55m
To Hilliard
45.7 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 km · 1 min · Riley Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East 6th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 75 North: Dayton

    1414 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    9 mi · 10 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    44.3 mi · 48 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Hilliard-Rome Road

    2232 ft · 57 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Hilliard-Rome Road

    3.3 mi · 7 min · Hilliard-Rome Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    3088 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street

    49 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    87 m · 16 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Cemetery Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Cemetery Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Cemetery Road

    127 m · 16 sec · Cemetery Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Lattimer Street

    722 ft · 27 sec · Lattimer Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Columbia Street

    787 ft · 27 sec · Columbia Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Columbia Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
46.9 mi · 51%
I 675 North
26.1 mi · 29%
I 75 North
5.91 mi · 6%
North Verity Parkway
4.26 mi · 5%
Hilliard-Rome Road
3.7 mi · 4%
East 6th Street
1.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Keep slight left

44.3 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
74.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mad River
00h 55m from Middletown
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Middletown and Sunny near Hilliard.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.3 miles (147 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?

Mad River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.6 miles from Middletown and 45.7 miles from Hilliard.

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

The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.93 one way or $23.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Middletown and Sunny near Hilliard.

Stop Ideas Near Mad River

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mad River and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall Bell
Scenic stop 5 mi away

Historic City Hall Bell

Springfield , OH
191 S Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45502
Historical landmark
Springfield City Hall
Meeting point 5 mi away

Springfield City Hall

Springfield , OH
76 E High St, Springfield, OH 45502
Rating 4.0/5 10 reviews City Hall,City government office
Xenia City Hall
Nearby stop 14.4 mi away

Xenia City Hall

Xenia , OH
101 Little Miami Scenic Trail, Xenia, OH 45385
Rating 3.6/5 28 reviews Business center

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mad River.

BUS

Columbus, OH

79 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

101 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

103 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

107 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Hilliard. Straight-line distance: 74.96 mi (120.63 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population46,140
Coordinates39.5150600, -84.3982800
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Hilliard

#2 Hilliard

City in Ohio

Population36,797
Coordinates40.0334000, -83.1582500
Altitude285
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-84.39828, 39.51506)
End: Hilliard (-83.15825, 40.0334)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 147 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.22 gal
12.2 L · about $11.93
Round trip
$23.86
6.44 gal · 24.4 L
Estimated CO2
28.6 kg one way
Round trip: 57.2 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.93 $23.86
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.66 $27.32
Premium $4.79 $15.42 $30.85
Diesel $4.30 $13.86 $27.72

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 Middletown and Hilliard. The current time is 05:41:53.

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.