How far is Dent, OH from Middletown, OH?
The driving distance from Dent, OH to Middletown, OH is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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 Dent and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dent and Middletown.
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Start on Harrison Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Harrison Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 West, US 52 West
1919 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Northwest Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Dayton
2440 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Circle Freeway
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Keep slight left to continue on Circle Freeway
7.7 mi · 9 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Winton Road, Fairfield, Forest Park
1455 ft · 43 sec
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Turn left onto Winton Road
1856 ft · 43 sec · Winton Road
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Turn slight right onto South Gilmore Road
2487 ft · 54 sec · South Gilmore Road
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Turn right onto Mack Road
1 mi · 2 min · Mack Road
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Turn left onto Ross Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Ross Road
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Continue on Bypass 4
6 mi · 8 min · Bypass 4
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Turn right onto Hamilton Middletown Road
4.9 mi · 6 min · Hamilton Middletown Road
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Continue on Hamilton Middletown Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Hamilton Middletown Road
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Continue on South Verity Parkway
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Verity Parkway
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Continue on South Clinton Street
1408 ft · 30 sec · South Clinton Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
695 ft · 24 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 Dent 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.
Circle Freeway
Keep slight left to continue on Circle Freeway
7.73 mi · 00h 09m
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 Dent and 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 Dent to Middletown?
The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Forest Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.2 miles from Dent and 16.2 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.22 one way or $8.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dent and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Forest Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Westwood Town Hall
Dayton City Building
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest Park.
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dent and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 26.46 mi (42.58 km).
#1 Dent
Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio
| Population | 10,497 |
| Coordinates | 39.1858900, -84.6513400 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.22 | $8.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.84 | $9.67 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.91 | $9.81 |
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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