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Trip from Middletown, OH to Lima, OH

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

1h 54m

Distance

96.8 mi

156 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 46m ★
6 AM
1h 54m
8 AM
2h 11m
10 AM
2h 0m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 1m
5 PM
2h 10m
8 PM
1h 49m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city ​​in Butler and Warren counties in southwestern Ohio, United States

Middletown, OH

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Downtown Lima, OH, OH

Lima, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Middletown, OH to Lima, OH covers 96.8 miles and takes about 1h 54m 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, St Johns Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 85.2 miles on I 75. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.02 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.

Midpoint

48.4 miles from Middletown, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 54m. Total distance: 96.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 54m highway drive covering 96.8 miles, with most of the trip on I 75 and North Verity Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 85.2 miles on I 75.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 75 is the longest continuous segment at about 85.2 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and North Verity Parkway. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near SR 4; SR 73 / North Clinton Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 96.8 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (SR 4; SR 73 / North Clinton Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (SR 123 / East 6th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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

5
6.4 mi into trip | ~10m in | SR 123 / East 6th Street

Turn right onto SR 123 / East 6th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
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
8
93.1 mi into trip | ~1h 47m in

Take the exit toward SR 65: Lima, Uniopolis

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 122 Toward SR 65: Lima, Uniopolis

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 85.2 mi 1h 34m
North Verity Parkway 4.3 mi 6m
St Johns Road 1.3 mi 2m
East 6th Street 1.2 mi 2m
Middletown Pike 1 mi 1m
South Pine Street 0.9 mi 1m
Riley Boulevard 0.7 mi 1m
St Johns Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 85.2 mi, about 1h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, OH and Lima, 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

68 mi · 1 hr 14 min · I 75
Toward I 75 North: Toledo Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Exit 122 Toward SR 65: Lima, Uniopolis Use the right lane.
12

Turn left onto SR 65

1.3 mi · 2 min · St Johns Road
13

Continue on SR 65

0.6 mi · 1 min · St Johns Avenue
14

Turn slight right onto SR 65

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Pine Street
15

Turn left onto SR 65; SR 117; SR 309

0.2 mi · 17 sec · East Elm Street
16

Turn right onto SR 65

0.4 mi · 38 sec · South Central Avenue
17

Turn left onto SR 65; SR 81

0.2 mi · 14 sec · East North Street
18

Arrive at destination

SR 65; SR 81

Trip Plan

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 48.4 miles from Middletown, OH, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 85.2 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 21 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 48.4 miles or 58m 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 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lima, 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 96.8 miles and 1h 54m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Middletown, OH.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 75 for about 85.2 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 48.4 mi from Middletown, OH · 58m into the drive

Downtown Dayton, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Dayton, OH

48 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

Dayton, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Englewood, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.4 miles from Middletown, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 75 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 85.2 miles.

Arriving in Lima, OH

The final approach into Lima, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park

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...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour Free near mile 26.7
View on nps.gov
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument

National Monument

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...

16 mi from route ~41 min detour Free near mile 26.7
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.02 one way

$30.05 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $16.67 $33.35
premium $4.91 $18.71 $37.42
diesel $5.61 $21.37 $42.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29 0 $10.16 $4.65
Efficient EV 24.2 0 $8.47 $3.87
EV Truck/SUV 38.7 0 $13.55 $6.20

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Middletown, OH

Evening in Middletown on Thursday

Local time

5:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lima, OH

Evening in Lima on Thursday

Local time

5:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

1h 54m 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 Middletown, OH to Lima, OH covers 96.8 miles and takes about 1h 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 75, North Verity Parkway, St Johns Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 48.4 miles from Middletown, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.02 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 96.8 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (SR 4; SR 73 / North Clinton Street): Navigation decision point; at 6.4 miles (SR 123 / East 6th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Middletown, OH to Lima, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park and Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument.

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