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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Fayette County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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
54.8 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 270: Stringtown Road, Grove City
634 ft · 8 sec · South Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on South Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 270 East
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
11.2 mi · 13 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West, US 40, I 70 East: Columbus, Main Street, Wheeling
1011 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 70 East: Wheeling
2290 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto East Freeway
2.9 mi · 3 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 256 East: Pickerington
1543 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hill Road North
3.5 mi · 6 min · Hill Road North
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Turn left onto Town Square Drive
1060 ft · 47 sec · Town Square Drive
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Town Square Drive
12 m · 2 sec · Town Square Drive
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Exit the roundabout onto Town Square Drive
699 ft · 31 sec · Town Square Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Center Street
142 m · 9 sec · North Center Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jeffersonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Pickerington. Straight-line distance: 91.08 mi (146.58 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 Pickerington
City in Fairfield and Franklin counties, Ohio, United States
| Population | 22,835 |
| Coordinates | 39.8842300, -82.7535000 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pickerington (-82.7535, 39.88423)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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