How far is Middletown, OH from Upper Arlington, OH?

The driving distance from Middletown, OH to Upper Arlington, OH is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1.2 miles (1.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
1.47 mi
00h 04m
Flight
1.17 mi
1.89 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.17 mi
Kilometers
1.89 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
1.47 mi
Kilometers
2.37 km
Drive Time
00h 04m

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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 00h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Upper Arlington
Sat, May 30, 7:42 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Sat, May 30, 7:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-05-30T07:38
Arrive Upper Arlington
Sat, May 30, 7:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:04 AM to 7:04 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Eldorado
OH

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

From Middletown
0.7 mi
00h 02m
To Upper Arlington
0.7 mi
00h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 9 mph NE
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Upper Arlington.

  1. 1

    Start on Clark Street

    1396 ft · 1 min · Clark Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Reinartz Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Reinartz Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Miami Avenue

    1095 ft · 47 sec · Miami Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bellemonte Street

    56 m · 11 sec · Bellemonte Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Milton Road

    908 ft · 41 sec · Milton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Milton Road

    103 m · 17 sec · Milton Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Ardmore Drive

    62 m · 9 sec · Ardmore Drive

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ardmore Drive

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
8 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
533.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Reinartz Boulevard
0.69 mi · 47%
Clark Street
0.26 mi · 18%
Milton Road
0.24 mi · 16%
Miami Avenue
0.21 mi · 14%
Ardmore Drive
0.04 mi · 3%
Bellemonte Street
0.03 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Reinartz Boulevard

Turn right onto Reinartz Boulevard

0.69 mi · 00h 01m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 04m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.3 mi
1.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Eldorado
00h 02m from Middletown
Leave By
8:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Middletown and Partly Sunny near Upper Arlington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Upper Arlington?

The road trip is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) and usually takes 00h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Eldorado is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.7 miles from Middletown and 0.7 miles from Upper Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 1.2 miles (1.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.19 one way or $0.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Middletown and Partly Sunny near Upper Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Eldorado

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

47 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

48 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

67 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

109 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Upper Arlington. Straight-line distance: 1.17 mi (1.89 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population46,140
Coordinates39.5150600, -84.3982800
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Upper Arlington

#2 Upper Arlington

City in Ohio

Population35,369
Coordinates39.5161700, -84.3763300
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-84.39828, 39.51506)
End: Upper Arlington (-84.37633, 39.51617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 2 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.05 gal
0.2 L · about $0.19
Round trip
$0.37
0.1 gal · 0.4 L
Estimated CO2
0.4 kg one way
Round trip: 0.9 kg / 2 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $0.19 $0.37
Mid-grade $4.24 $0.21 $0.42
Premium $4.79 $0.24 $0.48
Diesel $4.30 $0.22 $0.43

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Upper Arlington. The current time is 07:38:21.

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.