How far is Clayton, OH from Middletown, OH?
The driving distance from Clayton, OH to Middletown, OH is about 25.5 miles (41 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clayton and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clayton and Middletown.
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Start on Talmadge Road
646 ft · 20 sec · Talmadge Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Salem Street
2066 ft · 57 sec · West Salem Street
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Continue on Brookville Salem Road
2064 ft · 58 sec · Brookville Salem Road
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Turn left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
67 m · 3 sec
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Continue on Northwest Connector
5.2 mi · 7 min · Northwest Connector
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Continue on C.J Mclin Jr. Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · C.J Mclin Jr. Expressway
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Turn right onto Infirmary Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Infirmary Road
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Turn right onto Germantown Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · Germantown Street
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Continue on Dayton Germantown Pike
2.3 mi · 3 min · Dayton Germantown Pike
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto North Verity Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Verity Parkway
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Continue on North Canal Street
1621 ft · 38 sec · North Canal Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1043 ft · 36 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Clark Street
37 m · 5 sec · Clark Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clark Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Clayton and Middletown.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Dayton Germantown Pike
Continue straight
7.72 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Clayton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clayton to Middletown?
The road trip is about 25.5 miles (41 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Liberty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Clayton and 10.1 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Clayton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Liberty
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Riverside Administration Offices
Town Hall Theatre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Liberty.
Connersville station
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clayton and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 24.13 mi (38.84 km).
#1 Clayton
Clayton is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.8631100, -84.3605000 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middletown
The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.
| Population | 46,140 |
| Coordinates | 39.5150600, -84.3982800 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clark Street (-84.398624, 39.515154)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.87 | $7.75 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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