Origin
Middletown, OH
Night in Middletown on Saturday
Local time
9:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, OH to Maumee, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 6, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 10m
Distance
166.3 mi
268 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 58m
★
6 AM
3h 10m
8 AM
3h 34m
10 AM
3h 18m
12 PM
3h 16m
3 PM
3h 20m
5 PM
3h 32m
8 PM
3h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middletown, OH
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Maumee, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Middletown, OH to Maumee, OH covers 166.3 miles and takes about 3h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 75, North Verity Parkway, Dixie Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 154.5 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
83.1 miles from Middletown, OH
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 75 | 154.5 mi | 2h 48m |
| North Verity Parkway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Dixie Highway | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| East 6th Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Middletown Pike | 1 mi | 1m |
| Maumee-Western Reserve Road | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Riley Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 20 Truck | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 75
— 154.5 mi, about 2h 48m
Traffic on I-75
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 116 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,230 veh/hr typical · worst 2,748
Quietest
2 AM
~239 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
9.3×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
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 Maumee, 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: Dayton
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 75
17 mi
·
20 min
·
I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75
137 mi
·
2 hr 28 min
·
I 75
Toward I 75 North: Toledo
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 475 North, US 23 North: Maumee, Ann Arbor
Use the slight left lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork onto US 20 Truck
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
US 20 Truck
13
Keep slight right at fork
444 ft
·
12 sec
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn straight onto US 20 Truck; SR 25
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Dixie Highway
15
Turn left onto US 20; SR 25
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Maumee-Western Reserve Road
16
Arrive at destination
US 20; SR 25
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 83.1 miles from Middletown, OH, or about 1h 36m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 154.5 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 37 miles or 46m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 83.1 miles or 1h 36m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Maumee, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Middletown, OH
This is one driving day of about 166.3 miles and 3h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 37 miles from Middletown, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 154.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
83 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 83.1 miles from Middletown, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 154.5 miles.
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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 163.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 4; SR 73 / North Clinton Street
Turn right onto SR 4; SR 73 / North Clinton Street
Navigation decision point
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
25 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
I 75
Keep slight left at fork onto I 75 toward I 75 North: Toledo
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 75 North: Toledo
7
162.5 mi into trip
|
~3h 2m in
Take the exit toward I 475 North, US 23 North: Maumee, Ann Arbor
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 475 North, US 23 North: Maumee, Ann Ar...
6
163.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 4m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.54 one way
$51.08 round trip
$3.90/gal
25.4 MPG avg
58 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.40 | $28.81 | $57.62 |
| premium | $4.98 | $32.62 | $65.24 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $36.66 | $73.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 58.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 49.9 | 0 | $17.46 | $7.98 |
| Efficient EV | 41.6 | 0 | $14.55 | $6.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 66.5 | 0 | $23.28 | $10.64 |
Gas CO2
58 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (67% 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.
Destination
Maumee, OH
Night in Maumee on Saturday
Local time
9:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
4 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
3h 10m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
166.3 mi in 3h 10m, mostly highway — 154.5 mi of that is on I 75.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 154.5 mi on I 75.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and North Verity Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near SR 4; SR 73 / North Clinton Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 166.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 4; SR 73 / North Clinton Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 25 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,029 ft
635 ft
Total Climb
545 ft
Total Descent
559 ft
Highest Point
1,029 ft
~71.3 mi in
Elevation Range
394 ft
About the Cities
Starting in Middletown, OH
Full guide →Founded 1833
Middletown is a city of 51,000 people (2020) in Ohio, north of Cincinnati and a short drive south of Dayton.
Arriving in Maumee, OH
Full guide →Maumee is a city in Ohio Erie shore west, and a suburb of Toledo, Ohio.
Top landmarks
- • Fort Miami — fort built on the Maumee River
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 10m. Total distance: 166.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 154.5 miles on I 75. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 Maumee, OH before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 4; SR 73 / North Clinton Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 25 miles (I 75): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.3 hours — manageable with a long break at Maumee, OH, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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