Origin
Springdale, OH
Morning in Springdale on Tuesday
Local time
8:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Springdale, 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
27m
Distance
19.3 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springdale, OH
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Middletown, OH
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Trip Overview
Springdale, OH to Middletown, OH is 19.3 miles and takes about 27 minutes via Hamilton Middletown Road and Dixie Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward drive that keeps you within the Midwest region, specifically within Ohio. It's a local trip, meaning you'll likely encounter varied road conditions and traffic as you navigate through communities. Consider this a quick hop rather than a significant journey, perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Middletown Road | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| Bypass 4 | 6 mi | 7m |
| Dixie Highway | 2 mi | 3m |
| South Verity Parkway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Springfield Pike | 1 mi | 2m |
| South Clinton Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Clark Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Hamilton Middletown Road
— 8.1 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springdale, OH and Middletown, OH.
1
Start on West Kemper Road
17 ft
·
7 sec
·
West Kemper Road
2
Turn left onto SR 4
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Springfield Pike
Use the left lane.
3
Continue on SR 4
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Dixie Highway
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto SR 4 Bypass
6.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Bypass 4
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto SR 4
4.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Hamilton Middletown Road
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on SR 4
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Hamilton Middletown Road
7
Continue on SR 4; SR 73
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
South Verity Parkway
8
Continue on SR 4; SR 73
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
South Clinton Street
9
Turn right onto Central Avenue
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Central Avenue
10
Turn left onto Clark Street
122 ft
·
5 sec
·
Clark Street
11
Arrive at destination
Clark Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 19.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
SR 4 / Springfield Pike
Turn left onto SR 4 / Springfield Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
SR 4 Bypass / Bypass 4
Turn right onto SR 4 Bypass / Bypass 4
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
SR 4 / Hamilton Middletown Road
Turn right onto SR 4 / Hamilton Middletown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
19.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Central Avenue
Turn right onto Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
19.2 mi into trip
|
~27m in
|
Clark Street
Turn left onto Clark Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.00 one way
$5.99 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $3.32 | $6.65 |
| premium | $4.91 | $3.73 | $7.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.03 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.69 | $0.77 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Morning in Middletown on Tuesday
Local time
8:01 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
22 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
27m 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 route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only about 9% of the journey on a highway. You'll spend most of your time on local roads like Hamilton Middletown Road and Dixie Highway. The longest stretch without a turn is about 8.1 miles on Hamilton Middletown Road, offering a brief period of consistent driving before you're back to navigating intersections and community roads. Expect a dynamic driving experience, with frequent changes in speed limits and road types as you pass through different neighborhoods.
Only 9% 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: 8.1 mi on Hamilton Middletown Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near SR 4 / Springfield Pike.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 27m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (SR 4 / Springfield Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (SR 4 Bypass / Bypass 4): Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (SR 4 / Hamilton Middletown Road): Lane positioning matters here.
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 27m. Total distance: 19.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.1 miles on Hamilton Middletown 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 (SR 4 / Springfield Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (SR 4 Bypass / Bypass 4): Lane positioning matters here; at 9 miles (SR 4 / Hamilton Middletown Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park. 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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