How far is Wilmington, OH from Middletown, OH?
The driving distance from Wilmington, OH to Middletown, OH is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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 Wayne Township, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmington and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wilmington and Middletown.
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Start on East Main Street
125 m · 14 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto North Walnut Street
132 m · 26 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn left onto East Locust Street
131 m · 19 sec · East Locust Street
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Turn right onto North South Street
2586 ft · 47 sec · North South Street
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Turn left onto Xenia Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Xenia Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward SR 73 West: Waynesville
1550 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilmington Bypass
24.9 mi · 37 min · Wilmington Bypass
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Continue on East 2nd Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · East 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Riley Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Riley Boulevard
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Continue on Middletown Pike
1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike
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Continue on North Verity Parkway
4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway
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Continue on North Canal Street
1621 ft · 38 sec · North Canal Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1043 ft · 36 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 Wilmington and Middletown.
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.
Wilmington Bypass
Merge slight left onto Wilmington Bypass
24.9 mi · 00h 37m
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.
Sunny leaving Wilmington and Sunny near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Wilmington to Middletown?
The road trip is about 35.3 miles (56.8 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Waynesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Wilmington and 17.5 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wilmington and Sunny near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Waynesville
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 Waynesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wilmington and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 30.76 mi (49.51 km).
#1 Wilmington
City in Clinton County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 12,399 |
| Coordinates | 39.4453400, -83.8285400 |
| Altitude | 310 |
| 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: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.34 | $10.67 |
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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