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Trip from Dayton, OH to Middletown, OH

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

34m

Distance

23.9 mi

38 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 31m ★
6 AM
0h 34m
8 AM
0h 40m
10 AM
0h 36m
12 PM
0h 36m
3 PM
0h 37m
5 PM
0h 40m
8 PM
0h 33m

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

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Downtown Dayton, OH, OH

Dayton, OH

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

Middletown, OH

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Trip Overview

If you are planning a quick transit between Dayton and Middletown, you are looking at a brief 23.9-mile journey that typically takes about 34 minutes. This straightforward trip remains entirely within the Midwest, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a modest fuel budget of approximately $4, the route is both efficient and budget-friendly for any traveler. You will primarily utilize I-75, North Verity Parkway, and East 2nd Street to complete the connection. Given the short duration, this drive is perfect for those who prefer to spend less time behind the wheel and more time at their final destination.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 13.1 mi 15m
North Verity Parkway 4.3 mi 6m
East 2nd Street 1.7 mi 3m
Riley Boulevard 1.1 mi 1m
Middletown Pike 1 mi 1m
South Ludlow Street 0.4 mi <1m
North Canal Street 0.3 mi <1m
US 35 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 13.1 mi, about 15m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dayton, OH and Middletown, OH.

1

Start on South Main Street

303 ft · 12 sec · South Main Street
2

Turn right onto West 4th Street

512 ft · 17 sec · West 4th Street
3

Turn left onto SR 48

0.4 mi · 40 sec · South Ludlow Street
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 36 sec
Toward US 35 West: Eaton
5

Merge onto US 35

0.3 mi · 16 sec · US 35
6

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Toward I 75 South, I 75 North, SR 4 North: Cincinnati, Toledo Use the slight right lane.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 49 sec
Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
8

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati Use the slight left lane.
9

Merge onto I 75

13 mi · 15 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 50 sec
Exit 38 Toward SR 73: Franklin, Springboro Use the slight right lane.
11

Turn right onto SR 73

1.7 mi · 3 min · East 2nd Street
Use the left lane.
12

Turn left onto SR 73 Truck

1.1 mi · 1 min · Riley Boulevard
Use the left lane.
13

Continue on SR 73

1.0 mi · 1 min · Middletown Pike
14

Continue on SR 73

4.3 mi · 6 min · North Verity Parkway
Use the straight lane.
15

Continue on SR 4; SR 73

0.3 mi · 38 sec · North Canal Street
16

Turn left onto Central Avenue

0.2 mi · 35 sec · Central Avenue
17

Turn left onto Clark Street

122 ft · 5 sec · Clark Street
18

Arrive at destination

Clark Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 15 — 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 4th Street

Turn right onto West 4th Street

Navigation decision point

8
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit toward I 75 South, I 75 North, SR 4 North: Cincinnati, Toledo

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 75 South, I 75 North, SR 4 North: Cinc...
5
1.2 mi into trip | ~2m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South: Cincinnati

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
7
1.6 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 75 South: Cincinnati

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
8
15 mi into trip | ~19m in

Take the exit toward SR 73: Franklin, Springboro

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 38 Toward SR 73: Franklin, Springboro

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$3.71 one way

$7.42 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 8 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $4.12 $8.23
premium $4.91 $4.62 $9.24
diesel $5.61 $5.28 $10.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$4

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.2 0 $2.51 $1.15
Efficient EV 6 0 $2.09 $0.96
EV Truck/SUV 9.6 0 $3.35 $1.53

Gas CO2

8 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (63% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Dayton, OH

Morning in Dayton on Tuesday

Local time

9:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 15 mph 35% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued April 16 at 11:54AM EDT by NWS Northern Indiana

Destination

Middletown, OH

Morning in Middletown on Tuesday

Local time

9:46 AM

EDT

Current temp

73°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

6 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

34m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This drive is heavily highway-focused, with 74% of your journey spent on high-speed roads. You can expect a consistent pace, highlighted by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 13.1 miles while navigating I-75. As you transition from the interstate onto North Verity Parkway and East 2nd Street, the character of the road shifts from a fast-moving highway environment to a more controlled local flow. It is a functional, no-nonsense commute that prioritizes speed over scenic detours. Expect a steady, predictable experience as you move through these Ohio corridors.

74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.1 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

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 0.1 miles in near West 4th Street.

Driving Effort 9/10

Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 23.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 34m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (West 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 Dayton, OH to Middletown, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Springboro along the way.

Springboro

15 mi in | ~19m

About the Cities

Starting in Dayton, OH

Full guide →

Founded 1796

Top landmarks

  • • National Museum of the United States Air Force — aerospace museum at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, United States
  • • Wright Flyer III — third powered aircraft built by the Wright brothers
  • • Dayton Art Institute — art museum and school in Dayton, Ohio

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 34m. Total distance: 23.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

34m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 13.1 miles on I 75. 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 4th Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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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