How far is Mad River, OH from Middletown, OH?

The driving distance from Mad River, OH to Middletown, OH is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
50.36 mi
00h 58m
Flight
36.41 mi
58.59 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.41 mi
Kilometers
58.59 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.36 mi
Kilometers
81.05 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Thu, Apr 16, 7:44 AM EDT
Return by in Mad River
Thu, Apr 16, 8:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mad River
2026-04-16T06:46
Arrive Middletown
Thu, Apr 16, 7:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mad River
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Beavercreek
OH

A city in Greene County, Ohio.

From Mad River
22.7 mi
00h 29m
To Middletown
27.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mad River and Middletown.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mad River and Middletown.

  1. 1

    Start on Wynn Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Wynn Road

  2. 2

    Continue on South Tecumseh Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · South Tecumseh Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Dayton Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Dayton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Main Street

    2891 ft · 60 sec · East Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Dayton Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Dayton Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Springfield Road

    863 ft · 17 sec · Springfield Road

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    532 ft · 12 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 675 South: Cincinnati

    1886 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    23.8 mi · 27 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 73: Franklin, Springboro

    1920 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Riley Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Riley Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Middletown Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on North Verity Parkway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on North Canal Street

    1621 ft · 38 sec · North Canal Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1043 ft · 36 sec · Central Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Clark Street

    37 m · 5 sec · Clark Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clark Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mad River and Middletown.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 675 South
24.1 mi · 48%
Dayton Road
5.13 mi · 10%
I 75 South
4.89 mi · 10%
North Verity Parkway
4.25 mi · 8%
East 2nd Street
1.67 mi · 3%
Riley Boulevard
1.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 675 South

Merge slight left

23.8 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
36.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beavercreek
00h 29m from Mad River
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mad River and 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 Mad River to Middletown?

The road trip is about 50.4 miles (81.1 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Beavercreek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Mad River and 27.7 miles from Middletown.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.59 one way or $13.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Mad River and Showers And Thunderstorms near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Beavercreek

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Beavercreek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 11.5 mi away

Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton

Dayton , OH
6196 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414, United States
Rating 4.4/5 3,718 reviews Tourist attraction,Bar & grill,Children's party service,Go-kart track,Laser tag center,Miniature golf course,Party planner,Restaurant,Amusement center,Video arcade
City of Riverside Administration Offices
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

City of Riverside Administration Offices

Riverside , OH
5200 Springfield St #100, Riverside, OH 45431
Rating 3.1/5 8 reviews City government office
Town Hall Theatre
Nearby stop 5 mi away

Town Hall Theatre

Centerville , OH
27 N Main St, Centerville, OH 45459
Rating 4.8/5 43 reviews Performing arts theater,Movie theater

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beavercreek.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

77 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

79 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

92 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

95 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mad River and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 36.41 mi (58.59 km).

Mad River

#1 Mad River

Township of Ohio

Population2,750
Coordinates39.8958900, -83.9249300
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Middletown

#2 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population46,140
Coordinates39.5150600, -84.3982800
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Wynn Road (-83.924394, 39.896071)
End: Clark Street (-84.398624, 39.515154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.78 gal
6.73 L · about $6.59
Round trip
$13.19
3.56 gal · 13.46 L
Estimated CO2
15.8 kg one way
Round trip: 31.6 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.59 $13.19
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.55 $15.10
Premium $4.79 $8.53 $17.05
Diesel $4.30 $7.66 $15.32

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Mad River and Middletown. The current time is 06:46:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.