Origin
London, OH
Afternoon in London on Friday
Local time
12:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from London, OH to Middletown, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
71.4 mi
115 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 37m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 27m
3 PM
1h 29m
5 PM
1h 36m
8 PM
1h 20m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
London, OH
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Middletown, OH
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from London to Middletown, Ohio, this 71.4-mile trip is a straightforward journey through the heart of the Midwest. You can expect to spend about 1 hour and 23 minutes behind the wheel, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. Because the route relies entirely on local roads rather than interstates, you won’t have to worry about highway tolls or heavy high-speed traffic. Budget approximately $11 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Since the entire drive stays within Ohio, you will experience a consistent regional feel from start to finish without needing to worry about an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 71.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate grind on this 71.4-mile trek. You will navigate primarily via North Main Street, East Urbana-London Road, and West Urbana-London Road, which means your focus will be on local transitions rather than sustained highway speeds. With a 0% highway share, the experience is entirely dependent on surface streets, requiring you to stay alert through frequent turns and intersections. This path offers a steady, hands-on driving experience that changes pace as you move through local corridors. You won't find any long, uninterrupted stretches here, so keep your eyes on the road and prepare for a consistent rhythm of maneuvering through the local landscape.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Main Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from London, OH to Middletown, OH is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from London, OH to Middletown, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | — | — |
| East Urbana-London Road | — | — |
| West Urbana-London Road | — | — |
| SR 4 | — | — |
| SR 73 | — | — |
| East 2nd Street | — | — |
| Riley Boulevard | — | — |
| Middletown Pike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between London, OH and Middletown, OH.
1
Start on East High Street
92 ft
·
7 sec
·
East High Street
2
Turn right onto North Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
3
Continue on East Urbana-London Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
East Urbana-London Road
4
Continue on West Urbana-London Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Urbana-London Road
5
Take the ramp left
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
6
Merge slight left
31 mi
·
32 min
7
Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
8
Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
27 mi
·
32 min
·
SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
9
Take the exit slight right toward SR 73: Franklin, Springboro
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
·
SR 73: Franklin, Springboro
10
Turn right onto East 2nd Street
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
East 2nd Street
11
Turn left onto Riley Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Riley Boulevard
12
Continue on Middletown Pike
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Middletown Pike
13
Continue on North Verity Parkway
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
North Verity Parkway
14
Continue on North Canal Street
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Canal Street
15
Turn left onto Central Avenue
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Central Avenue
16
Turn left onto Clark Street
121 ft
·
5 sec
·
Clark Street
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.7 mi from London, OH · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.7 miles from London, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Middletown, OH
The final approach into Middletown, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.08 one way
$22.16 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $12.30 | $24.60 |
| premium | $4.91 | $13.80 | $27.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.76 | $31.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 25 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.50 | $3.43 |
| Efficient EV | 17.9 | 0 | $6.25 | $2.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.6 | 0 | $10.00 | $4.57 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Middletown, OH
Afternoon in Middletown on Friday
Local time
12:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
19 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 23m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from London, OH to Middletown, OH covers 71.4 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, East Urbana-London Road, West Urbana-London Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.7 miles from London, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from London, OH to Middletown, OH is easy. At 1h 23m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from London, OH to Middletown, OH is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from London, OH to Middletown, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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