How far is Washington Court House, OH from Middletown, OH?

The driving distance from Washington Court House, OH to Middletown, OH is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
59.81 mi
01h 14m
Flight
51.14 mi
82.3 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.14 mi
Kilometers
82.3 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.81 mi
Kilometers
96.26 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM EDT
Return by in Washington Court House
Thu, Apr 23, 7:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington Court House
2026-04-23T05:21
Arrive Middletown
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Washington Court House
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Mount Pleasant
OH

Village in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States

From Washington Court House
30 mi
00h 37m
To Middletown
29.8 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Washington Court House and Middletown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Washington Court House and Middletown.

  1. 1

    Start on East Court Street

    2035 ft · 37 sec · East Court Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Clinton Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Clinton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    123 m · 15 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    1542 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati

    1572 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Old United States Highway 35

    1.5 km · 1 min · Old United States Highway 35

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 71 South: Cincinnati

    1683 ft · 43 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    19.7 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 73: Waynesville

    1636 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    20.8 mi · 32 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Riley Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Riley Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Middletown Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on North Verity Parkway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on North Canal Street

    1621 ft · 38 sec · North Canal Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1043 ft · 36 sec · Central Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Clark Street

    37 m · 5 sec · Clark Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clark Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington Court House and Middletown.

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
20 mi · 33%
Clinton Avenue
10.3 mi · 17%
North Verity Parkway
4.25 mi · 7%
Riley Boulevard
1.09 mi · 2%
Middletown Pike
1.01 mi · 2%
Old United States Highway 35
0.91 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

20.8 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
51.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pleasant
00h 37m from Washington Court House
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Washington Court House and Sunny near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Washington Court House to Middletown?

The road trip is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Mount Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Washington Court House and 29.8 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 51.1 miles (82.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.82 one way or $15.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Washington Court House and Sunny near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Pleasant

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

74 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

76 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Columbus, OH

87 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Maysville

98 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington Court House and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 51.14 mi (82.3 km).

Washington Court House

#1 Washington Court House

City in and county seat of Fayette County, Ohio, United States

Population14,193
Coordinates39.5364500, -83.4390800
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Middletown

#2 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population46,140
Coordinates39.5150600, -84.3982800
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: East Court Street (-83.438971, 39.536355)
End: Clark Street (-84.398624, 39.515154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.11 gal
7.99 L · about $7.82
Round trip
$15.64
4.22 gal · 15.98 L
Estimated CO2
18.8 kg one way
Round trip: 37.5 kg / 83 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.82 $15.64
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.95 $17.90
Premium $4.79 $10.11 $20.21
Diesel $4.30 $9.08 $18.16

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Washington Court House and Middletown. The current time is 05:21:26.

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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.