Middletown, OH to Hilliard, OH is 91.3 miles and takes about 1h 50m via I-75 and I-70, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within the Midwest, connecting two points in Ohio. It's a straightforward trip primarily on major interstates, making it a quick and efficient option for moving between these areas. Given its short duration and highway focus, it's well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you to reach your destination with plenty of time to spare.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.7 miles from Middletown, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 56m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 70
46.2 mi
49m
I 675
24.7 mi
28m
I 75
5.6 mi
6m
North Verity Parkway
4.3 mi
6m
Hilliard-Rome Road
3.3 mi
6m
East 6th Street
1.2 mi
2m
Middletown Pike
1 mi
1m
Riley Boulevard
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
I 70
— 46.2 mi, about 49m
Traffic on I-675
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 24 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,391 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,908
Quietest
2 AM
~86 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
27.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 105 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, OH and Hilliard, OH.
1
Start on Clark Street
122 ft·7 sec·Clark Street
2
Turn right onto Central Avenue
0.1 mi·23 sec·Central Avenue
3
Turn right onto SR 4; SR 73
0.3 mi·27 sec·North Clinton Street
4
Continue on SR 4; SR 73
4.3 mi·6 min·North Verity Parkway
Use the left lane.
5
Continue on SR 73
1.0 mi·1 min·Middletown Pike
6
Turn straight onto SR 73 Truck
0.7 mi·1 min·Riley Boulevard
7
Turn right onto SR 123
1.2 mi·2 min·East 6th Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left
0.3 mi·36 sec
Toward I 75 North: DaytonUse the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 75
5.6 mi·6 min·I 75
10
Take the exit
1.4 mi·1 min
Exit 43Toward I 675 North: ColumbusUse the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 675
16 mi·18 min·I 675
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 675
9.0 mi·10 min·I 675
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 26AToward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
14
Merge onto I 70; SR 4
1.9 mi·1 min·I 70; SR 4
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
44 mi·47 min·I 70
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi·56 sec
Exit 91Toward Hilliard-Rome RoadUse the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Turn left onto Hilliard-Rome Road
3.3 mi·6 min·Hilliard-Rome Road
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on Main Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Enter roundabout onto Main Street
161 ft·2 sec·Main Street
20
Continue on Main Street
285 ft·16 sec·Main Street
21
Enter roundabout onto CR 30
17 ft·0 sec·Cemetery Road
22
Continue on CR 30
415 ft·15 sec·Cemetery Road
23
Turn left onto Lattimer Street
0.1 mi·26 sec·Lattimer Street
Use the left lane.
24
Turn right onto Columbia Street
0.1 mi·27 sec·Columbia Street
25
Arrive at destination
Columbia Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short, 1h 50m drive, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will allow you to arrive in Hilliard with ample daylight. You won't need to plan for extensive stops, but there are plenty of service areas along I-70 and I-675 if you need a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge; while the estimated cost is around $15, it's always wise to top off before you leave Middletown, as the longest continuous stretch on I-70 is over 46 miles.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.7 miles from Middletown, OH, or about 56m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.2 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 20 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.7 miles or 56m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hilliard, OH than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Middletown, OH so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Middletown, OH
This is one driving day of about 91.3 miles and 1h 50m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Middletown, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 70 for about 46.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
The midpoint is around 45.7 miles from Middletown, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.7 and 91 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
7.7 mi into trip|~12m in
Turn left toward I 75 North: Dayton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 75 North: Dayton
7
13.6 mi into trip|~19m in
Take the exit toward I 675 North: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 43
Toward I 675 North: Columbus
6
39.7 mi into trip|~49m in
Take the exit toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 26A
Toward I 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
7
86.6 mi into trip|~1h 40m in
Take the exit toward Hilliard-Rome Road
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 91
Toward Hilliard-Rome Road
7
91 mi into trip|~1h 50m in|Lattimer Street
Turn left onto Lattimer Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.02 one way
$28.04 round trip
$3.90/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.40
$15.82
$31.63
premium
$4.98
$17.91
$35.82
diesel
$5.60
$20.13
$40.25
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.9 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.4
0
$9.59
$4.38
Efficient EV
22.8
0
$7.99
$3.65
EV Truck/SUV
36.5
0
$12.78
$5.84
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Sep 1, 2026
Origin
Middletown, OH
Late night
in Middletown on Friday
Local time
1:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Clear
SW 3 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 2:12AM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 1:33AM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Destination
Hilliard, OH
Late night
in Hilliard on Friday
Local time
1:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 7 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 2:12AM EDT until September 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 1 at 1:33AM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 50m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park was established to honor the lives and achievements of poet and author Paul Laurence Dunbar and aviation pioneers Wilbur and Orville Wright. Through p...
Throughout his life, Charles Young overcame countless obstacles in his ascent to prominence. In spite of overt racism and stifling inequality, Young rose through the military ranks to become one of th...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 34.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is predominantly highway driving, with 88% of the route on interstates. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 46.2 miles on I-70, which means extended periods of cruising at highway speeds. Expect a high number of exits and merges as you navigate through these interconnected freeway systems within Ohio. The transition to surface roads will occur towards the end of your drive, marking the shift from high-speed travel to local navigation.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.2 mi on I 70.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 70 and I 675. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 91.3 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 91.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 46.2 miles on I 70. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Hilliard, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 7.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 39.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hilliard, OH before heading back.
