How far is Etna, OH from Middletown, OH?
The driving distance from Etna, OH to Middletown, OH is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112 miles (180.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ross County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Etna and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Etna and Middletown.
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Start on Etna-Waterloo Road
1458 ft · 42 sec · Etna-Waterloo Road
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Turn right
23.6 mi · 39 min
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Turn left onto North Jackson Street
12 mi · 18 min · North Jackson Street
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
133 m · 15 sec · Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
1321 ft · 24 sec · Water Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bridge Street
117 m · 6 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on Chillicothe Street
2610 ft · 48 sec · Chillicothe Street
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Continue on Chillicothe Pike
2.5 mi · 4 min · Chillicothe Pike
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Take the ramp left toward US 35 West: Chillicothe
25.3 mi · 30 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 35 West: Dayton
40 mi · 43 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati
1572 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left onto Old United States Highway 35
1.5 km · 1 min · Old United States Highway 35
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Turn left onto I 71 South: Cincinnati
1683 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
19.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 73: Waynesville
1636 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right
20.8 mi · 32 min
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Turn left onto Riley Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Riley Boulevard
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Continue on Middletown Pike
1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike
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Continue on North Verity Parkway
4.3 mi · 7 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 Etna and Middletown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 35 West
Keep slight left to continue on US 35 West: Dayton
40 mi · 00h 43m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Etna and Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Etna to Middletown?
The road trip is about 154.8 miles (249.1 km) and usually takes 02h 53m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Frankfort is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Etna and 77.9 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112 miles (180.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 42.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.23 one way or $40.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Etna and Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Frankfort
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Frankfort.
Columbus, OH
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Maysville
Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Etna and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 112 mi (180.25 km).
#1 Etna
Township in Licking County, Ohio
| Population | 17,487 |
| Coordinates | 38.6242500, -82.6537700 |
| Altitude | 189 |
| 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: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $20.23 | $40.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $23.16 | $46.32 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $26.15 | $52.31 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $23.50 | $47.00 |
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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