How far is Middletown, OH from Richmond Heights, OH?
The driving distance from Middletown, OH to Richmond Heights, OH is about 245.7 miles (395.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 206.9 miles (333 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 25m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 42m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Delaware County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Richmond Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Richmond Heights.
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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 km · 1 min · Riley Boulevard
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Turn right onto East 6th Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · East 6th Street
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Turn left onto I 75 North: Dayton
1414 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
5.6 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
15.7 mi · 18 min
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Keep slight left
9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
49.2 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt
1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland
2166 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
110.9 mi · 2 hr
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Keep slight right
25.4 mi · 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway
5 mi · 6 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Brainard Road, Cedar Road
159 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Brainard Road North
145 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Brainard Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Brainard Road
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Continue on Bishop Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Bishop Road
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Turn left onto Highland Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Highland Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Highland Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Richmond Heights.
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
111 mi · 02h 00m
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.
Sunny leaving Middletown and Sunny near Richmond Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Richmond Heights?
The road trip is about 245.7 miles (395.4 km) and usually takes 04h 42m 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?
Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 122.8 miles from Middletown and 122.9 miles from Richmond Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 206.9 miles (333 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.8 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 7:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.12 one way or $64.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Middletown and Sunny near Richmond Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Berkshire
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 Berkshire.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Richmond Heights. Straight-line distance: 206.92 mi (333.01 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 Richmond Heights
City in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 10,292 |
| Coordinates | 41.5528300, -81.5101200 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richmond Heights (-81.51012, 41.55283)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 395 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 03m |
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 | $32.12 | $64.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $36.78 | $73.56 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $41.53 | $83.06 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $37.32 | $74.63 |
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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