How far is Middletown, OH from Bexley, OH?

The driving distance from Middletown, OH to Bexley, OH is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
93.73 mi
01h 59m
Flight
83.69 mi
134.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.69 mi
Kilometers
134.69 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.73 mi
Kilometers
150.84 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bexley
Thu, Apr 23, 7:08 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Thu, Apr 23, 9:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-23T05:09
Arrive Bexley
Thu, Apr 23, 7:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
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
Octa
OH

Human settlement in Fayette County, Ohio, United States of America

From Middletown
46.8 mi
00h 59m
To Bexley
46.9 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Bexley.

  1. 1

    Start on Clark Street

    37 m · 7 sec · Clark Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    695 ft · 23 sec · Central Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Clinton Street

    1511 ft · 27 sec · North Clinton Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Verity Parkway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Middletown Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Riley Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Riley Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East 2nd Street

  8. 8

    Continue on West Central Avenue

    19.2 mi · 28 min · West Central Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 71 North: Columbus

    1142 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    60.5 mi · 1 hr 6 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North, I 70 East: Cleveland, Wheeling

    2063 ft · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto South Innerbelt

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1.3 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40: Broad Street

    953 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Broad Street

    2.4 mi · 6 min · East Broad Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Drexel Circle

    41 m · 5 sec · Drexel Circle

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Drexel Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
61.9 mi · 66%
West Central Avenue
19.2 mi · 20%
North Verity Parkway
4.26 mi · 5%
East Broad Street
2.4 mi · 3%
East 2nd Street
1.89 mi · 2%
South Innerbelt
1.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

60.5 mi · 01h 06m

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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
83.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Octa
00h 59m from Middletown
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Bexley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Bexley?

The road trip is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Octa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.8 miles from Middletown and 46.9 miles from Bexley.

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

The direct path is about 83.7 miles (134.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.26 one way or $24.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Bexley.

Stop Ideas Near Octa

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Octa, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

66 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

94 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

97 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

107 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Bexley. Straight-line distance: 83.69 mi (134.69 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population46,140
Coordinates39.5150600, -84.3982800
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Bexley

#2 Bexley

City in Franklin County, Ohio, United States of America

Population13,751
Coordinates39.9689500, -82.9376800
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-84.39828, 39.51506)
End: Bexley (-82.93768, 39.96895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.31 gal
12.52 L · about $12.26
Round trip
$24.53
6.62 gal · 25.04 L
Estimated CO2
29.4 kg one way
Round trip: 58.8 kg / 130 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.26 $24.53
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.04 $28.08
Premium $4.79 $15.85 $31.71
Diesel $4.30 $14.25 $28.49

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Bexley. The current time is 05:09:00.

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.