How far is Middletown, OH from Poland, OH?

The driving distance from Middletown, OH to Poland, OH is about 273.7 miles (440.5 km), with a travel time of about 05h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 225.1 miles (362.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
273.7 mi
05h 14m
Flight
225.04 mi
362.17 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
225.04 mi
Kilometers
362.17 km
Flight Time
00h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
273.7 mi
Kilometers
440.47 km
Drive Time
05h 14m

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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 05h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Poland
Thu, Apr 16, 8:56 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Thu, Apr 16, 2:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-16T03:42
Arrive Poland
Thu, Apr 16, 8:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:14 AM to 1:14 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:32 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Chesterville
OH

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

From Middletown
136.7 mi
02h 37m
To Poland
137 mi
02h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron

    1.5 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  26. 26

    Keep slight left

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    4 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on I 680: Youngstown

    11.9 mi · 16 min

  29. 29

    Take the exit slight right toward US 224 East: Poland

    1507 ft · 37 sec

  30. 30

    Turn straight onto Boardman Poland Road

    2446 ft · 1 min · Boardman Poland Road

  31. 31

    Continue on West McKinley Way

    1076 ft · 34 sec · West McKinley Way

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West McKinley Way

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
100 mi · 37%
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 19%
I 76 East
44.4 mi · 16%
I 675 North
26.1 mi · 10%
I 76
18.3 mi · 7%
I 680
11.9 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

99.5 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
05h 14m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.6 mi
225.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
02h 37m from Middletown
Leave By
6:32 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Middletown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Poland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 273.7 miles (440.5 km) and usually takes 05h 14m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 136.7 miles from Middletown and 137 miles from Poland.

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

The direct path is about 225.1 miles (362.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:32 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $35.79 one way or $71.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 85.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Middletown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Poland.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Poland. Straight-line distance: 225.04 mi (362.17 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

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

#2 Poland

Village in Ohio, United States

Population2,363
Coordinates41.0242300, -80.6148000
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-84.39828, 39.51506)
End: Poland (-80.6148, 41.02423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 440 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.66 gal
36.56 L · about $35.79
Round trip
$71.58
19.32 gal · 73.12 L
Estimated CO2
85.8 kg one way
Round trip: 171.7 kg / 379 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $35.79 $71.58
Mid-grade $4.24 $40.98 $81.96
Premium $4.79 $46.27 $92.54
Diesel $4.30 $41.58 $83.15

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Poland. The current time is 03:42:33.

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.