How far is Middletown, OH from Clayton, OH?
The driving distance from Middletown, OH to Clayton, OH is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Clayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Clayton.
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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
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Verity Parkway
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Turn left onto Germantown Road
7.7 mi · 12 min · Germantown Road
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Continue on Dayton Germantown Pike
2.3 mi · 4 min · Dayton Germantown Pike
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Continue on Germantown Street
4.3 mi · 7 min · Germantown Street
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Turn left onto Infirmary Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Infirmary Road
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Turn left onto C.J Mclin Jr. Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · C.J Mclin Jr. Expressway
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Continue on Northwest Connector
5.3 mi · 8 min · Northwest Connector
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Turn left onto Salem Avenue
5.3 mi · 6 min · Salem Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
1806 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
925 ft · 18 sec
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Turn right
100 m · 9 sec
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Continue on Brookville Salem Road
1737 ft · 47 sec · Brookville Salem Road
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Continue on West Salem Street
2066 ft · 1 min · West Salem Street
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Turn left onto Talmadge Road
646 ft · 18 sec · Talmadge Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Talmadge Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Clayton.
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.
Germantown Road
Turn left onto Germantown Road
7.71 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Middletown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Clayton?
The road trip is about 30.8 miles (49.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Liberty is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.4 miles from Middletown and 15.4 miles from Clayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.04 one way or $8.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Middletown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Clayton.
Stop Ideas Near Liberty
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City of Riverside Administration Offices
Town Hall Theatre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Liberty.
Connersville station
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Clayton. Straight-line distance: 24.13 mi (38.84 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 Clayton
Clayton is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.8631100, -84.3605000 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clayton (-84.3605, 39.86311)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 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 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.62 | $9.25 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.22 | $10.44 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.69 | $9.38 |
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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