How far is Portsmouth, OH from Middletown, OH?
The driving distance from Portsmouth, OH to Middletown, OH is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92.5 miles (148.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Human settlement in Brown County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Portsmouth and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Portsmouth and Middletown.
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Start on the route
22 m · 8 sec
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Turn right
23 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto 2nd Street
1.5 mi · 3 min · 2nd Street
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Turn straight
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
25.4 mi · 38 min
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Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
54.8 mi · 1 hr 9 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Columbus
3012 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
16.4 mi · 19 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 42: Sharonville, Mason
1144 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Lebanon Road
122 m · 16 sec · Lebanon Road
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Turn left onto Hauck Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Hauck Road
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Turn right onto Reading Road
2819 ft · 1 min · Reading Road
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Continue on Cincinnati-Dayton Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Cincinnati-Dayton Road
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Turn left onto Lesourdsville West Chester Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lesourdsville West Chester Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lesourdsville West Chester Road
34 m · 3 sec · Lesourdsville West Chester Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lesourdsville West Chester Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Lesourdsville West Chester Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lesourdsville West Chester Road
43 m · 4 sec · Lesourdsville West Chester Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lesourdsville West Chester Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lesourdsville West Chester Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Millikin Road
58 m · 8 sec · Millikin Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Millikin Road
823 ft · 20 sec · Millikin Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Lesourdsville West Chester Road
11 m · 1 sec · Lesourdsville West Chester Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lesourdsville West Chester Road
1 mi · 2 min · Lesourdsville West Chester Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lesourdsville West Chester Road
39 m · 4 sec · Lesourdsville West Chester Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Lesourdsville West Chester Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Lesourdsville West Chester Road
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Merge slight left onto Hamilton Middletown Road
1.4 km · 60 sec · Hamilton Middletown Road
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Continue on Hamilton Middletown Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Hamilton Middletown Road
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Continue on South Verity Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Verity Parkway
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Continue on South Clinton Street
1408 ft · 30 sec · South Clinton Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
695 ft · 24 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Clark Street
37 m · 5 sec · Clark Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clark Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Portsmouth and Middletown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
54.8 mi · 01h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth to Middletown?
The road trip is about 129.9 miles (209.1 km) and usually takes 02h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Sardinia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.6 miles from Portsmouth and 69.3 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92.5 miles (148.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.01 one way or $34.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Portsmouth and Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Sardinia
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 Sardinia.
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Portsmouth and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 92.55 mi (148.94 km).
#1 Portsmouth
City in Ohio
| Population | 19,744 |
| Coordinates | 38.7317400, -82.9976700 |
| Altitude | 162 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middletown
The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.
| Population | 46,140 |
| Coordinates | 39.5150600, -84.3982800 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clark Street (-84.398624, 39.515154)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $17.01 | $34.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $19.47 | $38.94 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $21.99 | $43.97 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $19.76 | $39.51 |
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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