How far is Middletown, OH from Westlake, OH?
The driving distance from Middletown, OH to Westlake, OH is about 226.9 miles (365.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 187 miles (300.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 27m.
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Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Westlake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Westlake.
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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
94.1 mi · 1 hr 42 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 83: Lodi, Wooster
1223 ft · 39 sec
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Turn left onto Avon Lake Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Avon Lake Road
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Continue on Wooster Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Wooster Street
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Continue on Elyria Street
2532 ft · 1 min · Elyria Street
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Continue on Avon Lake Road
8.9 mi · 10 min · Avon Lake Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Lake Road
160 m · 9 sec · Avon Lake Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Lake Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Avon Lake Road
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Continue on Avon Belden Road
2.5 mi · 3 min · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Avon Belden Road
24 m · 1 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
70 m · 3 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Avon Belden Road
42 m · 2 sec · Avon Belden Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Avon Belden Road
8 mi · 11 min · Avon Belden Road
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Turn sharp left onto Lorain Road
931 ft · 19 sec · Lorain Road
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Continue on Butternut Ridge Road
548 ft · 13 sec · Butternut Ridge Road
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Turn right onto State Route 83 Alternate
123 m · 11 sec · State Route 83 Alternate
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Take the ramp right toward SR 10 East: Cleveland
1475 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 10
4.8 mi · 6 min · State Route 10
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Take the exit slight right toward Stearns Road, Crocker Road
1306 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto Stearns Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Stearns Road
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Turn right onto Lorain Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lorain Road
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Turn left onto Dover Center Road
2.3 mi · 5 min · Dover Center Road
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Turn right onto Center Ridge Road
1623 ft · 43 sec · Center Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Forest Parkway
705 ft · 37 sec · Forest Parkway
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Turn left onto Maple Drive
54 m · 10 sec · Maple Drive
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Turn right onto Beechwood Drive
773 ft · 34 sec · Beechwood Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beechwood Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Westlake.
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
94.1 mi · 01h 42m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Middletown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Westlake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Westlake?
The road trip is about 226.9 miles (365.2 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?
Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 113.4 miles from Middletown and 113.5 miles from Westlake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 187 miles (300.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.9 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 8:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $29.68 one way or $59.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 71.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Middletown and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Westlake.
Stop Ideas Near Galena
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 Galena.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Westlake. Straight-line distance: 186.96 mi (300.89 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 Westlake
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 31,907 |
| Coordinates | 41.4553200, -81.9179200 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westlake (-81.91792, 41.45532)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 365 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 49m |
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 | $29.68 | $59.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $33.98 | $67.96 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $38.37 | $76.74 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $34.48 | $68.95 |
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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