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Trip from Middletown, OH to Lebanon, 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

24m

Distance

14.4 mi

23 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 6 min
4 AM
0h 22m ★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m

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 and the county seat of Warren County, Ohio, United States

Lebanon, OH

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Trip Overview

If you are looking for a quick excursion within Ohio, the 14.4-mile journey from Middletown to Lebanon is an ideal choice for a one-day outing. You can expect to spend about 24 minutes behind the wheel, making this a highly efficient trip that requires no overnight stay. With a minimal fuel budget of roughly $2, it is an incredibly economical way to travel between these two Midwest locales. Because the drive is short, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your day without worrying about a grueling schedule. This route is best suited for those who prefer a straightforward, local commute over a long-distance highway slog.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Greentree Road 4.8 mi 6m
Roosevelt Boulevard 3.9 mi 6m
Union Road 1.9 mi 3m
SR 123 1.6 mi 3m
South University Boulevard 0.7 mi 1m
West Silver Street 0.7 mi 1m
Central Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
SR 122 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Greentree Road — 4.8 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Turn straight onto SR 122

0.3 mi · 43 sec · SR 122
Use the straight lane.
6

Turn right onto T-33

1.9 mi · 3 min · Union Road
Use the right lane.
7

Enter roundabout onto C-20

187 ft · 4 sec · Greentree Road
8

Continue on C-20

4.8 mi · 6 min · Greentree Road
Use the left lane.
9

At end of road, turn right onto SR 123

1.6 mi · 3 min · SR 123
10

Turn left onto West Silver Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · West Silver Street
11

Arrive at destination

East Silver Street

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 12.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Central Avenue

Turn left onto Central Avenue

Navigation decision point

6
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | SR 122 / South University Boulevard

Turn right onto SR 122 / South University Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
5.4 mi into trip | ~9m in | T-33 / Union Road

Turn right onto T-33 / Union Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
4
7.3 mi into trip | ~12m in | C-20 / Greentree Road

Enter roundabout onto C-20 / Greentree Road

Roundabout - know your exit number before entering

4
12.1 mi into trip | ~19m in | SR 123

At end of road, turn right onto SR 123

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.23 one way

$4.47 round trip

$3.94/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.38 $2.48 $4.96
premium $4.91 $2.78 $5.57
diesel $5.61 $3.18 $6.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4.3 0 $1.51 $0.69
Efficient EV 3.6 0 $1.26 $0.58
EV Truck/SUV 5.8 0 $2.02 $0.92

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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

5:26 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

Lebanon, OH

Late night in Lebanon on Tuesday

Local time

5:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°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

7 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

24m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you navigate your way between these two cities. You will primarily utilize Greentree Road, Roosevelt Boulevard, and Union Road to complete the 14.4-mile distance. Roughly 13 miles of this trip are spent on highways, providing a blend of speed and local navigation. Your longest uninterrupted stretch occurs during the 4.8-mile segment on Greentree Road, which offers a brief moment of steady driving. While you won't encounter the monotony of a massive interstate, the frequent turns keep the experience engaging for the duration of the 24-minute transit.

Only 13% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.8 mi on Greentree Road.

How Hard Is This Drive?

5/10

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Central Avenue.

Driving Effort 5/10

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 14.4 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SR 122 / South University Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (T-33 / Union Road): Lane positioning matters here.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

880 ft 652 ft

Total Climb

376 ft

Total Descent

259 ft

Highest Point

880 ft

~11.3 mi in

Elevation Range

228 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Middletown, OH

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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 24m. Total distance: 14.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

24m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (13%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 4.8 miles on Greentree Road. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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: near the start (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (SR 122 / South University Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.4 miles (T-33 / Union 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 Lebanon, 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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