How far is Mount Vernon, OH from Middletown, OH?

The driving distance from Mount Vernon, OH to Middletown, OH is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118.1 miles (190 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 06m 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
148.76 mi
02h 33m
Flight
118.08 mi
190.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.08 mi
Kilometers
190.03 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.76 mi
Kilometers
239.41 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Sat, Apr 18, 4:29 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Vernon
Sat, Apr 18, 7:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Vernon
2026-04-18T01:56
Arrive Middletown
Sat, Apr 18, 4:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:33 AM to 12:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Vernon
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
Choctaw Lake
OH

Census-designated place in Madison County, Ohio

From Mount Vernon
69.2 mi
01h 16m
To Middletown
79.6 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph S
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Vernon and Middletown.

  1. 1

    Start on Public Square

    23 m · 5 sec · Public Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto South Main Street

    2712 ft · 57 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Newark Road

    119 m · 20 sec · Newark Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Granville Road

    7.4 mi · 14 min · Granville Road

  6. 6

    Continue on North Street Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · North Street Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest

    9.9 mi · 11 min · Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest

  8. 8

    Continue on East Coshocton Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · East Coshocton Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest

  10. 10

    Continue on Johnstown Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Johnstown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 km · 51 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road

    31 m · 1 sec · Johnstown Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road

    35 m · 2 sec · Johnstown Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Johnstown Road

    41 m · 2 sec · East Johnstown Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto East Johnstown Road

    2.8 mi · 6 min · East Johnstown Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Mill Street

    2969 ft · 1 min · Mill Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Granville Street

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Granville Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton

    26.6 mi · 33 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 73: Franklin, Springboro

    1920 ft · 51 sec

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East 2nd Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Riley Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Riley Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on Middletown Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike

  28. 28

    Continue on North Verity Parkway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway

  29. 29

    Continue on North Canal Street

    1621 ft · 38 sec · North Canal Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1043 ft · 36 sec · Central Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Clark Street

    37 m · 5 sec · Clark Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clark Street

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
1 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 36%
SR 4
27 mi · 18%
Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
13.1 mi · 9%
Granville Street
11.8 mi · 8%
Granville Road
7.44 mi · 5%
Johnstown Road
5.83 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right onto West Freeway

54.2 mi · 00h 58m

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
02h 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.7 mi
118.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Choctaw Lake
01h 16m from Mount Vernon
Leave By
1:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Mount Vernon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Vernon to Middletown?

The road trip is about 148.8 miles (239.4 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Choctaw Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Mount Vernon and 79.6 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 118.1 miles (190 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 1:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.45 one way or $38.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Mount Vernon and Showers And Thunderstorms near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Choctaw Lake

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 Choctaw Lake and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 3.8 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
South Vienna Town Hall
Meeting point 8.6 mi away

South Vienna Town Hall

South Vienna , OH
149 W Main St, South Vienna, OH 45369
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Town Hall Emporium

Urbana , OH
5854 E State Rte 29, Urbana, OH 43078
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Antique store

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Choctaw Lake.

BUS

Columbus, OH

42 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Vernon and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 118.08 mi (190.03 km).

Mount Vernon

#1 Mount Vernon

City in Knox County, Ohio, United States

Population16,660
Coordinates40.3934000, -82.4857200
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Middletown

#2 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population46,140
Coordinates39.5150600, -84.3982800
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Public Square (-82.485728, 40.393305)
End: Clark Street (-84.398624, 39.515154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 239 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 51m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.25 gal
19.87 L · about $19.45
Round trip
$38.90
10.5 gal · 39.74 L
Estimated CO2
46.7 kg one way
Round trip: 93.3 kg / 206 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $19.45 $38.90
Mid-grade $4.24 $22.27 $44.54
Premium $4.79 $25.15 $50.30
Diesel $4.30 $22.60 $45.19

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Vernon and Middletown. The current time is 01:56:18.

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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.