How far is Middletown, OH from Mad River, OH?

The driving distance from Middletown, OH to Mad River, OH is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 10m 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
46.07 mi
01h 05m
Flight
36.41 mi
58.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.41 mi
Kilometers
58.59 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.07 mi
Kilometers
74.15 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mad River
Thu, Apr 16, 9:33 AM EDT
Return by in Middletown
Thu, Apr 16, 10:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-04-16T08:28
Arrive Mad River
Thu, Apr 16, 9:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Beavercreek
OH

A city in Greene County, Ohio.

From Middletown
23.1 mi
00h 32m
To Mad River
23.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middletown and Mad River.

  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 left

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 444: Enon

    1591 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Springfield Road

    887 ft · 18 sec · Springfield Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Dayton Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Dayton Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    2891 ft · 60 sec · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Dayton Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Dayton Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Tecumseh Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · South Tecumseh Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Wynn Road

    1.1 km · 3 min · Wynn Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wynn Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 675 North
24.8 mi · 54%
I 75 North
5.91 mi · 13%
Dayton Road
5.13 mi · 11%
North Verity Parkway
4.26 mi · 9%
East 6th Street
1.21 mi · 3%
Middletown Pike
1.04 mi · 2%
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
01h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
36.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beavercreek
00h 32m from Middletown
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Middletown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mad River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middletown to Mad River?

The road trip is about 46.1 miles (74.2 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Beavercreek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Middletown and 23.1 miles from Mad River.

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

The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $12.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Middletown and Showers And Thunderstorms near Mad River.

Stop Ideas Near Beavercreek

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 Beavercreek and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 11.9 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 7.1 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 4.7 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 Beavercreek.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

77 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

79 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

92 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

95 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and Mad River. Straight-line distance: 36.41 mi (58.59 km).

Middletown

#1 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population46,140
Coordinates39.5150600, -84.3982800
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Mad River

#2 Mad River

Township of Ohio

Population2,750
Coordinates39.8958900, -83.9249300
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Middletown (-84.39828, 39.51506)
End: Mad River (-83.92493, 39.89589)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.15 L · about $6.00
Round trip
$12.00
3.24 gal · 12.3 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.00 $12.00
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.87 $13.74
Premium $4.79 $7.76 $15.52
Diesel $4.30 $6.97 $13.94

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and Mad River. The current time is 08:28:33.

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.