How far is Middletown, OH from Lima, OH?
The driving distance from Middletown, OH to Lima, OH is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 20m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ross County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Lima.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Lima.
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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
42.1 mi · 46 min
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Keep slight left
27.5 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 32, SR 124: Athens, Cincinnati
1242 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left
116 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
16.1 mi · 19 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Turn right
7.8 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
8.9 mi · 16 min
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street
1338 ft · 37 sec · Main Street
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Continue on New Lima Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · New Lima Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · New Lima Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Lima.
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
42.1 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Middletown and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lima.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Lima?
The road trip is about 154.8 miles (249.2 km) and usually takes 03h 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?
Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.3 miles from Middletown and 77.5 miles from Lima.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.8 miles (202.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 10:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.23 one way or $40.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Middletown and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Lima.
Stop Ideas Near Frankfort
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 Frankfort.
Columbus, OH
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Maysville
Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Lima. Straight-line distance: 125.75 mi (202.38 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 Lima
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 36,440 |
| Coordinates | 39.0642400, -82.1198700 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lima (-82.11987, 39.06424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.23 | $40.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $23.16 | $46.32 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $26.15 | $52.31 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $23.50 | $47.00 |
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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