Origin
Clayton, OH
Late night in Clayton on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clayton, OH to Middletown, OH
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
30.9 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clayton, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Middletown, OH
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Clayton, OH to Middletown, OH is 30.9 miles and takes about 47 minutes via SR 4, SR 49, and Northwest Connector, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Midwest, specifically within Ohio, making it a straightforward local excursion. It's a short drive, so you won't need to worry about a lengthy commitment. Consider this route for a quick, easy journey between two points in the same general region.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| SR 4 | 7.7 mi | 12m |
| SR 49 | 5.8 mi | 6m |
| Northwest Connector | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Germantown Street | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| Dayton Germantown Pike | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Infirmary Road | 2.1 mi | 5m |
| North Verity Parkway | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| C.J Mclin Jr. Expressway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
SR 4
— 7.7 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clayton, OH and Middletown, OH.
1
Start on Talmadge Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Talmadge Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto West Salem Street
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
West Salem Street
3
Continue on Brookville Salem Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
Brookville Salem Road
4
Turn left onto SR 49
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
SR 49
5
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 49
3.9 mi
·
4 min
·
SR 49
Exit 26
Toward SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn right
221 ft
·
2 sec
7
Continue on SR 49
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Northwest Connector
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 35
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
C.J Mclin Jr. Expressway
9
Turn right onto Infirmary Road
2.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Infirmary Road
Use the right lane.
10
Turn right onto SR 4
4.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Germantown Street
11
Continue on SR 4
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Dayton Germantown Pike
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on SR 4; SR 725
7.7 mi
·
12 min
·
SR 4; SR 725
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn right onto SR 73
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Verity Parkway
14
Continue on SR 4; SR 73
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
North Canal Street
15
Turn left onto Central Avenue
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Central Avenue
16
Turn left onto Clark Street
122 ft
·
5 sec
·
Clark Street
17
Arrive at destination
Clark Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.4 miles from Clayton, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 30.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
West Salem Street
At end of road, turn right onto West Salem Street
Navigation decision point
9
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
SR 49
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 49 toward SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 26
Toward SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood
5
12.8 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Infirmary Road
Turn right onto Infirmary Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
29.2 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
SR 73 / North Verity Parkway
Turn right onto SR 73 / North Verity Parkway
Navigation decision point
4
30.6 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Central Avenue
Turn left onto Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.80 one way
$9.59 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.97 | $11.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.82 | $13.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.33 | $1.98 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Late night in Middletown on Tuesday
Local time
5:15 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
Liberty, OH
15 mi in
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
24 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m 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?
This drive offers a mixed bag of road types, with 50% of it being highway. You'll encounter stretches on SR 4, SR 49, and the Northwest Connector, providing some variety. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 7.7 miles on SR 4. Expect a drive that combines some faster-paced highway sections with potentially more local road conditions as you get closer to your destination.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on SR 4.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near West Salem 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 30.9 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.1 miles (West Salem Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (SR 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.8 miles (Infirmary Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Clayton, OH to Middletown, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Trotwood along the way.
Trotwood
2.8 mi in
|
~4m
|
via SR 49
About the Cities
Arriving in Middletown, OH
Full guide →Middletown is a city of 51,000 people (2020) in Ohio, north of Cincinnati and a short drive south of Dayton.
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 47m. Total distance: 30.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on SR 4. 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 Middletown, 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 0.1 miles (West Salem Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (SR 49): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.8 miles (Infirmary Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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 Middletown, OH before heading back.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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