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Trip from Middletown, OH to Blue Ash, 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

42m

Distance

31.1 mi

50 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$5

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 39m ★
6 AM
0h 42m
8 AM
0h 49m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 44m
3 PM
0h 45m
5 PM
0h 49m
8 PM
0h 40m

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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city in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States

Blue Ash, OH

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Trip Overview

Middletown to Blue Ash is 31.1 miles and takes about 42m via I 75, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Ohio, making it a straightforward drive for those in the Midwest. The route is primarily highway-focused, so expect a quick transit rather than a leisurely exploration. With only 42 minutes of driving time and a minimal fuel cost, this journey is ideal for a quick errand, a visit to a nearby city, or as a segment of a longer trip. You won't need to plan for overnight stays or extensive stops, allowing for maximum flexibility.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 75 15.2 mi 17m
Circle Freeway 5.1 mi 5m
Roosevelt Boulevard 3.9 mi 6m
Northeast Expressway 2.7 mi 3m
South University Boulevard 0.7 mi 1m
Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway 0.5 mi <1m
Central Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Kenwood Road 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 75 — 15.2 mi, about 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Clark Street

122 ft · 11 sec · Clark Street
2

Turn left onto Central Avenue

0.4 mi · 58 sec · Central Avenue
3

Turn right onto SR 122

0.7 mi · 1 min · South University Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
4

Continue on SR 122

3.9 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
Toward SR 122: Roosevelt Boulevard Use the straight lane.
5

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 58 sec
Toward I 75 South: Cincinnati Use the right lane.
6

Merge onto I 75

15 mi · 17 min · I 75
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 55 sec
Exit 16A Toward I 275 East: Columbus Use the slight right lane.
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 54 sec
Toward I 275 East: Columbus Use the right lane.
9

Merge onto I 275

5.1 mi · 5 min · Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec
Exit 49 Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 36 sec
Toward I 71 South: Cincinnati Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto I 71

2.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Expressway
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Exit 14 Toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway Use the slight right lane.
14

Turn right onto SR 126

0.5 mi · 46 sec · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
15

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Exit 32A Toward Blue Ash Road, Kenwood Road Use the slight right lane.
16

Turn right

432 ft · 25 sec
Use the right lane.
17

Turn left onto Kenwood Road

0.4 mi · 1 min · Kenwood Road
18

Turn left onto Cooper Road

430 ft · 14 sec · Cooper Road
19

Arrive at destination

Cooper Road

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 20.6 and 30.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
20.6 mi into trip | ~26m in

Take the exit toward I 275 East: Columbus

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 16A Toward I 275 East: Columbus
7
21 mi into trip | ~27m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 275 East: Columbus

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 275 East: Columbus
8
26.4 mi into trip | ~34m in

Take the exit toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 49 Toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
7
26.7 mi into trip | ~35m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 71 South: Cincinnati

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
8
30.5 mi into trip | ~39m in

Take the exit toward Blue Ash Road, Kenwood Road

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 32A Toward Blue Ash Road, Kenwood Road

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.83 one way

$9.65 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 11 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $5.36 $10.71
premium $4.91 $6.01 $12.02
diesel $5.61 $6.87 $13.73

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$5

Estimated CO2 emission: 10.9 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 $3.27 $1.49
Efficient EV 7.8 0 $2.72 $1.24
EV Truck/SUV 12.4 0 $4.35 $1.99

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Middletown, OH

Late night in Middletown on Tuesday

Local time

5:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 14 mph 47% 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

Blue Ash, OH

Late night in Blue Ash on Tuesday

Local time

5:12 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°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

27 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

42m 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 is a highway-focused drive with a 74% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 15.2 miles on I 75. Expect consistent speed limits and relatively straightforward navigation as you primarily travel on major roadways like I 75, Circle Freeway, and Roosevelt Boulevard. The character of the drive remains fairly consistent, emphasizing efficiency and direct travel between Middletown and Blue Ash. It's a practical route designed for getting from point A to point B without many detours.

74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.2 mi on I 75.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 75 and Circle Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.6 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 16 decision points packed into just 31.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

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 Middletown, OH to Blue Ash, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Columbus along the way.

Columbus

26.4 mi in | ~34m

About the Cities

Starting 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.

Arriving in Blue Ash, OH

Full guide →

Blue Ash is a city in Hamilton County, Ohio, and part of the Greater Cincinnati area.

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 42m. Total distance: 31.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

42m 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 15.2 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 Blue Ash, 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 20.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 21 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Blue Ash, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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