How far is Middletown, OH from London, OH?

The driving distance from Middletown, OH to London, OH is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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
72.77 mi
01h 29m
Flight
56.65 mi
91.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
56.65 mi
Kilometers
91.17 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.77 mi
Kilometers
117.12 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in London
Fri, Apr 17, 9:24 PM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Fri, Apr 17, 10:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-17T19:55
Arrive London
Fri, Apr 17, 9:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Fairborn
OH

City in Ohio, USA

From Middletown
36.4 mi
00h 44m
To London
36.4 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
78°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.5 mi · 27 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 56: Mechanicsburg, London

    1428 ft · 37 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Urbana-London Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Urbana-London Road

  18. 18

    Continue on East Urbana-London Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · East Urbana-London Road

  19. 19

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto East High Street

    28 m · 3 sec · East High Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East High Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 East
28.1 mi · 39%
I 675 North
26.1 mi · 36%
I 75 North
5.91 mi · 8%
North Verity Parkway
4.26 mi · 6%
East Urbana-London Road
2.54 mi · 3%
North Main Street
1.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Keep slight left

25.5 mi · 00h 27m

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 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
56.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairborn
00h 44m from Middletown
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Middletown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near London.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.8 miles (117.1 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?

Fairborn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Middletown and 36.4 miles from London.

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

The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.52 one way or $19.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 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 London.

Stop Ideas Near Fairborn

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 Fairborn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 10.1 mi away

Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton

Dayton , OH
6196 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414, United States
Rating 4.4/5 3,718 reviews Tourist attraction,Bar & grill,Children's party service,Go-kart track,Laser tag center,Miniature golf course,Party planner,Restaurant,Amusement center,Video arcade
Springfield City Hall
Meeting point 12.6 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 9.6 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 Fairborn.

BUS

Columbus, OH

89 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

90 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

91 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

97 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and London. Straight-line distance: 56.65 mi (91.17 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

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

#2 London

City in Madison County, Ohio, United States

Population10,316
Coordinates39.8864500, -83.4482500
Altitude321
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-84.39828, 39.51506)
End: London (-83.44825, 39.88645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.72 L · about $9.52
Round trip
$19.04
5.14 gal · 19.44 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.52 $19.04
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.90 $21.80
Premium $4.79 $12.31 $24.62
Diesel $4.30 $11.06 $22.12

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and London. The current time is 19:55:26.

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.