How far is Middletown, OH from Pickerington, OH?

The driving distance from Middletown, OH to Pickerington, OH is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
103.69 mi
02h 11m
Flight
91.08 mi
146.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.08 mi
Kilometers
146.58 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.69 mi
Kilometers
166.88 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pickerington
Sun, Apr 19, 10:28 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Sun, Apr 19, 12:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-19T08:17
Arrive Pickerington
Sun, Apr 19, 10:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jeffersonville
OH

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

From Middletown
51.8 mi
01h 05m
To Pickerington
51.9 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph W
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 21 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.9 mi · 3 min · East Freeway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 256 East: Pickerington

    1543 ft · 53 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Hill Road North

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Hill Road North

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Town Square Drive

    1060 ft · 47 sec · Town Square Drive

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Town Square Drive

    12 m · 2 sec · Town Square Drive

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Town Square Drive

    699 ft · 31 sec · Town Square Drive

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Center Street

    142 m · 9 sec · North Center Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Center Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
55.1 mi · 53%
West Central Avenue
19.2 mi · 18%
Jack Nicklaus Freeway
11.2 mi · 11%
North Verity Parkway
4.26 mi · 4%
Hill Road North
3.47 mi · 3%
East Freeway
2.86 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

54.8 mi · 00h 59m

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
02h 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
91.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jeffersonville
01h 05m from Middletown
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Middletown and Chance Rain Showers near Pickerington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?

Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.8 miles from Middletown and 51.9 miles from Pickerington.

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

The direct path is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.56 one way or $27.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Middletown and Chance Rain Showers near Pickerington.

Stop Ideas Near Jeffersonville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

59 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

101 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

104 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

113 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Pickerington. Straight-line distance: 91.08 mi (146.58 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

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

#2 Pickerington

City in Fairfield and Franklin counties, Ohio, United States

Population22,835
Coordinates39.8842300, -82.7535000
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-84.39828, 39.51506)
End: Pickerington (-82.7535, 39.88423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.85 L · about $13.56
Round trip
$27.12
7.32 gal · 27.7 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $13.56 $27.12
Mid-grade $4.24 $15.53 $31.05
Premium $4.79 $17.53 $35.06
Diesel $4.30 $15.75 $31.51

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Pickerington. The current time is 08:17:15.

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.