How far is Middletown, OH from Anderson, OH?
The driving distance from Middletown, OH to Anderson, OH is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Place in Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Anderson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Anderson.
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Start on Clark Street
37 m · 7 sec · Clark Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
695 ft · 23 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto North Clinton Street
1511 ft · 27 sec · North Clinton Street
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Continue on North Verity Parkway
4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway
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Continue on Middletown Pike
1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike
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Turn straight onto Riley Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Riley Boulevard
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Turn right onto East 2nd Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · East 2nd Street
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Continue on West Central Avenue
19.2 mi · 28 min · West Central Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 71 North: Columbus
1142 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
19.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 435: Washington Court House
1552 ft · 41 sec
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Turn right onto Old United States Highway 35
2586 ft · 37 sec · Old United States Highway 35
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Take the exit slight right toward US 35 East: Washington Court House
2447 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
33.7 mi · 36 min
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Take the exit slight right toward County Road 550, Pleasant Valley
1952 ft · 49 sec
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Turn right
559 ft · 19 sec
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Turn left onto County Road 550
85 m · 8 sec · County Road 550
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Continue on Pleasant Valley Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Pleasant Valley Road
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Turn right onto Veterans Parkway
1.5 mi · 4 min · Veterans Parkway
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Turn right onto Anderson Station Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Anderson Station Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Anderson Station Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Anderson.
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 East
Merge slight left
33.7 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Sunny leaving Middletown and Sunny near Anderson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Anderson?
The road trip is about 86.9 miles (139.9 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?
Bowersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Middletown and 43.4 miles from Anderson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 3:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.37 one way or $22.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Middletown and Sunny near Anderson.
Stop Ideas Near Bowersville
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 Bowersville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Anderson. Straight-line distance: 71.65 mi (115.31 km).
#1 Middletown
The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.
| Population | 46,140 |
| Coordinates | 39.5150600, -84.3982800 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Anderson
A city in Madison County, Ohio.
| Population | 44,059 |
| Coordinates | 39.3609000, -83.0704600 |
| Altitude | 208 |
| Country | United States |
End: Anderson Station Road (-83.070463, 39.360861)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 140 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $11.37 | $22.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $13.02 | $26.05 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $14.71 | $29.41 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $13.21 | $26.43 |
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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