How far is Middletown, OH from University Heights, OH?

The driving distance from Middletown, OH to University Heights, OH is about 240.7 miles (387.3 km), with a travel time of about 04h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 13m 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
240.64 mi
04h 36m
Flight
203.34 mi
327.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
203.34 mi
Kilometers
327.25 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
240.64 mi
Kilometers
387.27 km
Drive Time
04h 36m

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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 04h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in University Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 4:56 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Thu, Apr 16, 9:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-16T00:20
Arrive University Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 4:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 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
7:46 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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Middletown
120.2 mi
02h 18m
To University Heights
120.4 mi
02h 18m

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
74°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and University Heights.

  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

    110.9 mi · 2 hr

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    25.4 mi · 28 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 8, SR 43: Northfield Road

    1814 ft · 44 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Aurora Road

    1416 ft · 27 sec · Aurora Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Northfield Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Northfield Road

  26. 26

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northfield Road

    47 m · 7 sec · Northfield Road

  27. 27

    Exit the roundabout onto Northfield Road

    801 ft · 18 sec · Northfield Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Warrensville Center Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Warrensville Center Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Silsby Road

    92 m · 13 sec · Silsby Road

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Silsby Road

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
137 mi · 57%
I 70 East
51.8 mi · 22%
I 675 North
26.1 mi · 11%
I 75 North
5.91 mi · 2%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
North Verity Parkway
4.26 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 36m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.4 mi
203.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
02h 18m from Middletown
Leave By
7:46 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Middletown and Showers And Thunderstorms near University Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middletown to University Heights?

The road trip is about 240.7 miles (387.3 km) and usually takes 04h 36m 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 120.2 miles from Middletown and 120.4 miles from University Heights.

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

The direct path is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.4 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 7:46 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.46 one way or $62.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Middletown and Showers And Thunderstorms near University Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and University Heights. Straight-line distance: 203.34 mi (327.25 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population46,140
Coordinates39.5150600, -84.3982800
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
University Heights

#2 University Heights

City in Ohio

Population12,642
Coordinates41.4978300, -81.5373500
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-84.39828, 39.51506)
End: University Heights (-81.53735, 41.49783)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 387 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.49 gal
32.14 L · about $31.46
Round trip
$62.91
16.98 gal · 64.28 L
Estimated CO2
75.5 kg one way
Round trip: 150.9 kg / 333 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.46 $62.91
Mid-grade $4.24 $36.01 $72.03
Premium $4.79 $40.67 $81.33
Diesel $4.30 $36.54 $73.08

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 University Heights. The current time is 00:20:10.

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.