How far is North Royalton, OH from Middletown, OH?

The driving distance from North Royalton, OH to Middletown, OH is about 221.5 miles (356.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 187.7 miles (302 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
221.44 mi
03h 33m
Flight
187.67 mi
302.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
187.67 mi
Kilometers
302.03 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
221.44 mi
Kilometers
356.37 km
Drive Time
03h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Sun, Apr 19, 4:08 AM EDT
Return by in North Royalton
Sun, Apr 19, 7:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Royalton
2026-04-19T00:35
Arrive Middletown
Sun, Apr 19, 4:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in North Royalton
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
Westerville
OH

City in Ohio

From North Royalton
109.1 mi
01h 46m
To Middletown
112.3 mi
01h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between North Royalton and Middletown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Royalton and Middletown.

  1. 1

    Start on State Road

    29 m · 10 sec · State Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Royalton Road

    2806 ft · 56 sec · Royalton Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ridge Road

    8.5 mi · 13 min · Ridge Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right toward I 271 South: Wadsworth

    1521 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton

    26.6 mi · 33 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 73: Franklin, Springboro

    1920 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East 2nd Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Riley Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Riley Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Middletown Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on North Verity Parkway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway

  19. 19

    Continue on North Canal Street

    1621 ft · 38 sec · North Canal Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1043 ft · 36 sec · Central Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Clark Street

    37 m · 5 sec · Clark Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clark Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Royalton and Middletown.

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 271 South
114 mi · 51%
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 24%
SR 4
27 mi · 12%
Ridge Road
8.47 mi · 4%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
North Verity Parkway
4.25 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 271 South

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 59m

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
03h 33m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.8 mi
187.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Westerville
01h 46m from North Royalton
Leave By
9:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving North Royalton and Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Royalton to Middletown?

The road trip is about 221.5 miles (356.4 km) and usually takes 03h 33m 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?

Westerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 109.1 miles from North Royalton and 112.3 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 187.7 miles (302 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.8 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 9:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.94 one way or $57.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 69.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around North Royalton and Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Westerville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

19 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Royalton and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 187.67 mi (302.03 km).

North Royalton

#1 North Royalton

City in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States

Population29,952
Coordinates41.3136600, -81.7245700
Altitude366
CountryUnited States
Middletown

#2 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population46,140
Coordinates39.5150600, -84.3982800
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: State Road (-81.724522, 41.31366)
End: Clark Street (-84.398624, 39.515154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 356 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.81 gal
29.58 L · about $28.94
Round trip
$57.87
15.62 gal · 59.16 L
Estimated CO2
69.4 kg one way
Round trip: 138.8 kg / 306 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $28.94 $57.87
Mid-grade $4.24 $33.13 $66.26
Premium $4.79 $37.41 $74.82
Diesel $4.30 $33.61 $67.23

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Royalton and Middletown. The current time is 00:35:21.

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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.