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

The driving distance from University Heights, OH to Middletown, OH is about 244.6 miles (393.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 49m 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
244.61 mi
03h 54m
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
244.61 mi
Kilometers
393.66 km
Drive Time
03h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Thu, Apr 16, 2:49 AM EDT
Return by in University Heights
Thu, Apr 16, 6:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave University Heights
2026-04-15T22:54
Arrive Middletown
Thu, Apr 16, 2:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:55 AM to 11:55 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
9:10 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in University Heights
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 University Heights
119.2 mi
01h 57m
To Middletown
125.3 mi
01h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Silsby Road

    92 m · 17 sec · Silsby Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Warrensville Center Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Warrensville Center Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Northfield Road

    801 ft · 13 sec · Northfield Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Northfield Road

    9 m · 1 sec · Northfield Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Northfield Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Northfield Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Mueti Drive

    1322 ft · 22 sec · Mueti Drive

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 480 East, I 271 South: Youngstown

    1734 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    24.3 mi · 27 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  12. 12

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway

  17. 17

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

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

    26.6 mi · 33 min

  19. 19

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

    1920 ft · 51 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East 2nd Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Riley Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Riley Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Middletown Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike

  23. 23

    Continue on North Verity Parkway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway

  24. 24

    Continue on North Canal Street

    1621 ft · 38 sec · North Canal Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1043 ft · 36 sec · Central Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Clark Street

    37 m · 5 sec · Clark Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clark Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between University Heights 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt East Freeway
136 mi · 55%
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 22%
SR 4
27 mi · 11%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
North Verity Parkway
4.25 mi · 2%
Northfield Road
2.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt East Freeway

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 54m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.3 mi
203.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 57m from University Heights
Leave By
9:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving University Heights and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 244.6 miles (393.7 km) and usually takes 03h 54m 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 119.2 miles from University Heights and 125.3 miles from Middletown.

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 41.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.97 one way or $63.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 76.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around University Heights and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Middletown.

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 University Heights and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 203.34 mi (327.25 km).

University Heights

#1 University Heights

City in Ohio

Population12,642
Coordinates41.4978300, -81.5373500
Altitude313
CountryUnited States
Middletown

#2 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population46,140
Coordinates39.5150600, -84.3982800
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Silsby Road (-81.537348, 41.497783)
End: Clark Street (-84.398624, 39.515154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 394 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.63 gal
32.67 L · about $31.97
Round trip
$63.95
17.26 gal · 65.34 L
Estimated CO2
76.7 kg one way
Round trip: 153.4 kg / 338 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $31.97 $63.95
Mid-grade $4.24 $36.61 $73.22
Premium $4.79 $41.34 $82.68
Diesel $4.30 $37.14 $74.29

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 University Heights and Middletown. The current time is 22:54:19.

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.