How far is Willoughby, OH from Middlefield, OH?

The driving distance from Willoughby, OH to Middlefield, OH is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.1 miles (34 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.69 mi
00h 46m
Flight
21.14 mi
34.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.14 mi
Kilometers
34.02 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.69 mi
Kilometers
46.18 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middlefield
Thu, Oct 15, 4:03 PM EDT
Return by in Willoughby
Thu, Oct 15, 4:50 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willoughby
2026-10-15T15:17
Arrive Middlefield
Thu, Oct 15, 4:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Willoughby
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
Chardon
OH

County seat of Geauga County, Ohio, United States

From Willoughby
14.4 mi
00h 23m
To Middlefield
14.4 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Willoughby and Middlefield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Willoughby and Middlefield.

  1. 1

    Start on East Spaulding Street

    18 m · 7 sec · East Spaulding Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Erie Street

    1029 ft · 44 sec · Erie Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mentor Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Mentor Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Kirtland Road

    1878 ft · 1 min · Kirtland Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Johnnycake Ridge Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Johnnycake Ridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn sharp right onto Broadmoor Road

    2024 ft · 59 sec · Broadmoor Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward I 90 East: Erie Pennsylvania

    2014 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    6.6 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 44: Chardon, Painesville

    1525 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto State Route 44

    946 ft · 37 sec · State Route 44

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Auburn Road

    79 m · 16 sec · Auburn Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Crile Road

    67 m · 5 sec · Crile Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Auburn Road

    1053 ft · 28 sec · Auburn Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Concord Hambden Road

    4.7 mi · 9 min · Concord Hambden Road

  15. 15

    Continue on North State Avenue

    13.8 mi · 20 min · North State Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    67 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto West High Street

    32 m · 7 sec · West High Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    8 m · 2 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Willoughby and Middlefield.

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
19 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
66.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North State Avenue
13.8 mi · 48%
I 90 East
7 mi · 24%
Concord Hambden Road
4.66 mi · 16%
Johnnycake Ridge Road
0.86 mi · 3%
Mentor Avenue
0.65 mi · 2%
Broadmoor Road
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

North State Avenue

Continue on North State Avenue

13.8 mi · 00h 20m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
21.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chardon
00h 23m from Willoughby
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Willoughby and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Middlefield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Willoughby to Middlefield?

The road trip is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Chardon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from Willoughby and 14.4 miles from Middlefield.

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

The direct path is about 21.1 miles (34 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.87 one way or $7.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Willoughby and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Middlefield.

Stop Ideas Near Chardon

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

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

RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

47 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
RAIL

Alliance

77 mi away
820 East Main Street
RAIL

Elyria

83 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Union Station

105 mi away
125 West 14th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willoughby and Middlefield. Straight-line distance: 21.14 mi (34.02 km).

Willoughby

#1 Willoughby

City in Ohio, USA

Population22,967
Coordinates41.6397700, -81.4065000
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Middlefield

#2 Middlefield

Town in Massachusetts, USA

Population4,466
Coordinates41.4620000, -81.0737100
Altitude343
CountryUnited States
Start: Willoughby (-81.4065, 41.63977)
End: Middlefield (-81.07371, 41.462)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.83 L · about $3.87
Round trip
$7.74
2.02 gal · 7.66 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.83 $3.87 $7.74
Mid-grade $4.38 $4.43 $8.85
Premium $4.93 $4.98 $9.95
Diesel $6.07 $6.13 $12.26

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Willoughby and Middlefield. The current time is 15:17:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.