How far is Middletown, OH from Sylvania, OH?
The driving distance from Middletown, OH to Sylvania, OH is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 53m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 26m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Sylvania.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Sylvania.
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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
17.1 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo
137.4 mi · 2 hr 29 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 475 North, US 23 North: Maumee, Ann Arbor
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left
3083 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto I 475 North, US 23 North: Maumee, Ann Arbor
12.3 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 23 North: Sylvania, Ann Arbor
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 51 South, SR 184: Monroe Street, Sylvania
2040 ft · 55 sec
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Turn left onto Monroe Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Monroe Street
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Turn right onto Parkwood Boulevard
40 m · 5 sec · Parkwood Boulevard
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Continue on Parkwood Boulevard
740 ft · 26 sec · Parkwood Boulevard
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Turn left onto Maplewood Avenue
37 m · 7 sec · Maplewood Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Erie Street
120 m · 14 sec · Erie Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Erie Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Sylvania.
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 75 North
Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo
137 mi · 02h 29m
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 Mostly Sunny near Sylvania.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Sylvania?
The road trip is about 180.1 miles (289.8 km) and usually takes 03h 26m 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?
Fort Shawnee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.1 miles from Middletown and 90 miles from Sylvania.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 156.5 miles (251.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 10:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.53 one way or $47.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Sylvania.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Shawnee
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 Fort Shawnee.
Bryan
Waterloo
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Sylvania. Straight-line distance: 156.46 mi (251.79 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 Sylvania
City near Toledo, Ohio
| Population | 19,515 |
| Coordinates | 41.7189400, -83.7129900 |
| Altitude | 202 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sylvania (-83.71299, 41.71894)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 290 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 14m |
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 | $23.53 | $47.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $26.94 | $53.87 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $30.42 | $60.83 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $27.33 | $54.66 |
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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