Origin
Middletown, OH
Late night in Middletown on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, OH to Fairborn, 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
48m
Distance
35.7 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middletown, OH
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Fairborn, OH
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Trip Overview
Traveling between Middletown and Fairborn, Ohio, is a straightforward 35.7-mile journey that typically takes about 48 minutes to complete. Because the route is entirely local, you won't need to worry about overnight logistics, making this a perfect one-day trip. You can expect to spend roughly $5 on fuel for this short excursion within the Midwest. Navigating through local streets rather than interstates means you should anticipate a slower, turn-heavy pace. This drive is ideal for those who prefer avoiding high-speed congestion in favor of a more direct, localized connection between these two Ohio cities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 675 | 15.7 mi | 18m |
| I 75 | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| North Verity Parkway | 4.3 mi | 6m |
| McClernon Memorial Skyway | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Kauffman Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| East 6th Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Middletown Pike | 1 mi | 1m |
| Riley Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 675
— 15.7 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, OH and Fairborn, 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 right at fork onto SR 844
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
McClernon Memorial Skyway
Exit 17
Toward SR 844: North Fairfield Road, Wright Patterson AFB Area A
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Exit 3
Toward SR 444: Fairborn
Use the left lane.
14
Turn left onto SR 444
0.5 mi
·
46 sec
·
SR 444
Use the left lane.
15
Turn right onto SR 444
287 ft
·
6 sec
·
SR 444
16
Turn left onto SR 444
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Kauffman Avenue
17
Continue on SR 444
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
South Central Avenue
18
Turn right onto East Dayton Drive
422 ft
·
17 sec
·
East Dayton Drive
19
Turn left onto South Pleasant Street
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Pleasant Street
20
Turn right onto Tacoma Lane
73 ft
·
5 sec
·
Tacoma Lane
21
Arrive at destination
Tacoma Lane
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Middletown, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 32.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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
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
30.7 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
SR 844 / McClernon Memorial Skyway
Keep slight right at fork onto SR 844 / McClernon Memorial Skyway toward SR 844: North Fairfield Road, Wright Patterson AFB Area A
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 17
Toward SR 844: North Fairfield Road, Wright Pat...
7
32.9 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward SR 444: Fairborn
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Exit 3
Toward SR 444: Fairborn
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.54 one way
$11.08 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $6.15 | $12.30 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.88 | $15.76 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.15
McClernon Memorial Skyway
(2.2 mi)
$0.15
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$0
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
Fairborn, OH
Late night in Fairborn on Tuesday
Local time
4:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
54°F
Centerville, OH
18 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
3 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
48m 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?
Expect a very different experience than a standard interstate cruise, as this 35.7-mile route consists of 0% highway driving. You will spend your time navigating through local thoroughfares, including Central Avenue, North Clinton Street, and North Verity Parkway. Because the profile is defined as a turn-heavy local drive, you will need to stay alert at intersections rather than settling into a long-distance rhythm. The journey maintains a consistent, steady feel throughout the 48-minute duration. While you won't encounter any massive stretches of open road, the route offers a practical, no-fuss way to move through the region.
73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.7 mi on I 675.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 675 and I 75. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near SR 4; SR 73 / North Clinton Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 35.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
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 7.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Middletown, OH to Fairborn, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Wright Patterson Afb Area A along the way.
Wright Patterson Afb Area A
30.7 mi in
|
~39m
|
via SR 844
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.
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 48m. Total distance: 35.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.7 miles on I 675. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.15 in tolls one way, starting with McClernon Memorial Skyway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Fairborn, 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 0.2 miles (SR 4; SR 73 / North Clinton Street): Navigation decision point; at 7.7 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 13.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fairborn, 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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