How far is Middletown, OH from Blue Ash, OH?
The driving distance from Middletown, OH to Blue Ash, OH is about 31.1 miles (50 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Butler County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Blue Ash.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Blue Ash.
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Start on Clark Street
37 m · 11 sec · Clark Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1969 ft · 59 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto South University Boulevard
1.1 km · 1 min · South University Boulevard
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Continue on Roosevelt Boulevard
3.9 mi · 6 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Cincinnati
2382 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 East: Columbus
2267 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 East: Columbus
1592 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
1773 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati
1899 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Northeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 126: Ronald Reagan Highway
845 ft · 21 sec
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Turn right onto Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
2601 ft · 47 sec · Ronald Reagan Cross County Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Blue Ash Road, Kenwood Road
611 ft · 19 sec
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Turn right
132 m · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Kenwood Road
1856 ft · 1 min · Kenwood Road
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Turn left onto Cooper Road
131 m · 15 sec · Cooper Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cooper Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Blue Ash.
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.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
15.2 mi · 00h 17m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Middletown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy near Blue Ash.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Blue Ash?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Wetherington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Middletown and 15.5 miles from Blue Ash.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.6 miles (31.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.08 one way or $8.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Middletown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy near Blue Ash.
Stop Ideas Near Wetherington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center
Lebanon Taxation Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wetherington.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Blue Ash. Straight-line distance: 19.59 mi (31.52 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 Blue Ash
City in Ohio
| Population | 12,492 |
| Coordinates | 39.2320000, -84.3782700 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blue Ash (-84.37827, 39.232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.08 | $8.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.67 | $9.33 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.73 | $9.47 |
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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