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Trip from Middletown, OH to Macedonia, OH

Drive Time

4h 17m

Distance

227.4 mi

366 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$34

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
4h 4m ★
6 AM
4h 17m
8 AM
4h 44m
10 AM
4h 27m
12 PM
4h 24m
3 PM
4h 28m
5 PM
4h 42m
8 PM
4h 9m

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

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Downtown Middletown, OH, OH

Middletown, OH

Jovan Vasiljević

city in Summit County, Ohio, United States

Macedonia, OH

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Trip Overview

The drive from Middletown, OH to Macedonia, OH covers 227.4 miles and takes about 4h 17m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 71, I 70, I 675 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 110.9 miles on I 71. At current regular gas prices, budget about $34.01 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

113.7 miles from Middletown, OH

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 4h 17m highway drive covering 227.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 71 and I 70. The longest continuous stretch is about 110.9 miles on I 71.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 71 is the longest continuous segment at about 110.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 71 and I 70. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.7 miles in.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 227.4 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 7.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 91.5 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 key points

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

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
7
91.5 mi into trip | ~1h 46m in | I 670

Keep slight left at fork onto I 670 toward I 670 East: Airport

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward I 670 East: Airport
8
95.8 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in | North Innerbelt

Keep slight right at fork onto North Innerbelt toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland
8
225.8 mi into trip | ~4h 13m in

Take the exit toward SR 8 North: Macedonia, Northfield

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 18 Toward SR 8 North: Macedonia, Northfield

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Middletown, OH to Macedonia, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cleveland along the way.

Cleveland

95.8 mi in | ~1h 51m | via North Innerbelt

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 71 110.9 mi 2h
I 70 51.1 mi 55m
I 675 24.7 mi 28m
I 271 18.2 mi 19m
I 75 5.6 mi 6m
I 670 4.3 mi 5m
North Verity Parkway 4.3 mi 6m
East 6th Street 1.2 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 71 — 110.9 mi, about 2h

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

5.6 mi · 6 min · I 75
10

Take the exit

1.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 43 Toward I 675 North: Columbus Use 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 26A Toward 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

49 mi · 53 min · I 70
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto I 670

4.3 mi · 5 min · I 670
Toward I 670 East: Airport Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight right at fork onto North Innerbelt

0.2 mi · 15 sec · North Innerbelt
Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Cleveland Use the slight right lane.
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland Use the slight right lane.
19

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward I 71 North: Cleveland Use the slight left lane.
20

Merge onto I 71

111 mi · 2 hr · I 71
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Keep slight right at fork onto I 271

18 mi · 19 min · I 271
22

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 18 Toward SR 8 North: Macedonia, Northfield Use the slight right lane.
23

Turn left onto SR 8

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Northfield Road
24

Turn right onto Macedonia Commons Boulevard

0.7 mi · 2 min · Macedonia Commons Boulevard
25

Turn right onto SR 82

0.3 mi · 54 sec · East Aurora Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
26

Turn right onto Valley View Road

97 ft · 2 sec · Valley View Road
27

Arrive at destination

Valley View Road

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 113.7 miles from Middletown, OH, or about 2h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 110.9 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 80 miles or 1h 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 113.7 miles or 2h 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Macedonia, 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 227.4 miles and 4h 17m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 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 71 for about 110.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 113.7 mi from Middletown, OH · 2h 11m into the drive

Downtown Columbus, OH, OH

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Columbus, OH

114 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.

Popular next leg

Columbus, OH to Macedonia, OH

132.8 mi · 2h 30m

Pacing Suggestions

Columbus, OH

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Columbus, OH

Meal break

The midpoint is around 113.7 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 71 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 110.9 miles.

Arriving in Macedonia, OH

The final approach into Macedonia, OH usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Macedonia, OH.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

National Park

Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems worlds away. The park is a refuge for native plants and wildlife, and provides routes of discov...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour Free near mile 219.5
Caution: Vehicle Break-in and Theft Warning
View on nps.gov
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...

3 mi from route ~7 min detour Free near mile 31.4
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...

10 mi from route ~24 min detour Free near mile 31.4
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$34.01 one way

$68.02 round trip

$3.80/gal 25.4 MPG avg 80 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.24 $37.98 $75.96
premium $4.79 $42.88 $85.77
diesel $5.64 $50.52 $101.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$34

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$59–$84

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 79.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $24 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 68.2 0 $23.88 $10.92
Efficient EV 56.9 0 $19.90 $9.10
EV Truck/SUV 91 1 $31.84 $14.55

Gas CO2

80 kg

EV CO2

27 kg (66% less)

Plan for 0 charging stops, roughly every 270 miles. Allow 25-40 minutes per stop at a DC fast charger.

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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Middletown, OH

Afternoon in Middletown on Monday

Local time

2:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Macedonia, OH

Afternoon in Macedonia on Monday

Local time

2:56 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°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

4h 17m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

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 Macedonia, OH covers 227.4 miles and takes about 4h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 71, I 70, I 675. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 113.7 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 $34.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 227.4 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.
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 91.5 miles (I 670): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Middletown, OH to Macedonia, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Cleveland along the way.

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