How far is Middletown, OH from Fairborn, OH?

The driving distance from Middletown, OH to Fairborn, OH is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.2 miles (47 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.68 mi
00h 48m
Flight
29.2 mi
46.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.2 mi
Kilometers
46.99 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.68 mi
Kilometers
57.42 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fairborn
Sat, Apr 11, 6:37 PM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Sat, Apr 11, 7:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-11T17:49
Arrive Fairborn
Sat, Apr 11, 6:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:52 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
Centerville
OH

City in Iowa, United States

From Middletown
17.8 mi
00h 24m
To Fairborn
17.8 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 km · 1 min · Riley Boulevard

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East 6th Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East 6th Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 75 North: Dayton

    1414 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 675 North: Columbus

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    15.7 mi · 18 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on McClernon Memorial Skyway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · McClernon Memorial Skyway

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward SR 444: Fairborn

    1548 ft · 39 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left

    2628 ft · 46 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    88 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Kauffman Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Kauffman Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on South Central Avenue

    1837 ft · 47 sec · South Central Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto East Dayton Drive

    129 m · 17 sec · East Dayton Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Pleasant Street

    640 ft · 30 sec · South Pleasant Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Tacoma Lane

    22 m · 5 sec · Tacoma Lane

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tacoma Lane

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 675 North
17.1 mi · 48%
I 75 North
5.91 mi · 17%
North Verity Parkway
4.26 mi · 12%
McClernon Memorial Skyway
2.16 mi · 6%
Kauffman Avenue
1.41 mi · 4%
East 6th Street
1.21 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 675 North

Continue straight

15.7 mi · 00h 18m

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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
29.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Centerville
00h 24m from Middletown
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Middletown and Sunny near Fairborn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.4 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?

Centerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Middletown and 17.8 miles from Fairborn.

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

The direct path is about 29.2 miles (47 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 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 $5.15 one way or $10.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Centerville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Centerville and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 13.6 mi away

Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton

Dayton , OH
6196 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414, United States
Rating 4.4/5 3,718 reviews Tourist attraction,Bar & grill,Children's party service,Go-kart track,Laser tag center,Miniature golf course,Party planner,Restaurant,Amusement center,Video arcade
City of Riverside Administration Offices
Meeting point 10 mi away

City of Riverside Administration Offices

Riverside , OH
5200 Springfield St #100, Riverside, OH 45431
Rating 3.1/5 8 reviews City government office
Town Hall Theatre
Nearby stop 0.9 mi away

Town Hall Theatre

Centerville , OH
27 N Main St, Centerville, OH 45459
Rating 4.8/5 43 reviews Performing arts theater,Movie theater

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

65 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

67 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

83 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

106 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Fairborn. Straight-line distance: 29.2 mi (46.99 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

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

#2 Fairborn

City in Ohio, USA

Population33,990
Coordinates39.8208900, -84.0193800
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-84.39828, 39.51506)
End: Fairborn (-84.01938, 39.82089)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.27 L · about $5.15
Round trip
$10.30
2.78 gal · 10.54 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.15 $10.30
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.90 $11.79
Premium $4.79 $6.66 $13.32
Diesel $4.30 $5.98 $11.97

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Fairborn. The current time is 17:49:07.

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.