How far is Middletown, OH from Dent, OH?
The driving distance from Middletown, OH to Dent, OH is about 32 miles (51.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Middletown and Dent.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Dent.
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Start on Clark Street
37 m · 7 sec · Clark Street
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Turn right onto Central Avenue
1043 ft · 38 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto South Verity Parkway
2.1 mi · 3 min · South Verity Parkway
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Continue on Hamilton Middletown Road
8 mi · 10 min · Hamilton Middletown Road
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Turn left onto Bypass 4
6 mi · 8 min · Bypass 4
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Continue on Ross Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Ross Road
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Turn right onto Mack Road
1 mi · 2 min · Mack Road
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Turn left onto South Gilmore Road
2591 ft · 56 sec · South Gilmore Road
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Turn slight left onto Winton Road
625 ft · 15 sec · Winton Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 West
2952 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
9.9 mi · 11 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 74 East, US 52 East: Cincinnati
2335 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight right onto Northwest Expressway
1.2 mi · 1 min · Northwest Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Rybolt Road, Harrison Avenue
1380 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Old Rybolt Road
122 m · 10 sec · Old Rybolt Road
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Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Harrison Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harrison Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown and Dent.
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.
Circle Freeway
Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
9.9 mi · 00h 11m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Dent.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Dent?
The road trip is about 32 miles (51.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Forest Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Middletown and 16 miles from Dent.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.19 one way or $8.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Middletown and Mostly Sunny near Dent.
Stop Ideas Near Forest Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Westwood Town Hall
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Forest Park.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Dent. Straight-line distance: 26.46 mi (42.58 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 Dent
Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio
| Population | 10,497 |
| Coordinates | 39.1858900, -84.6513400 |
| Altitude | 257 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dent (-84.65134, 39.18589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 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 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.79 | $9.59 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.41 | $10.83 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.86 | $9.73 |
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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