How far is Norwood, OH from Middletown, OH?

The driving distance from Norwood, OH to Middletown, OH is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.54 mi
00h 43m
Flight
25.05 mi
40.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.05 mi
Kilometers
40.32 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.54 mi
Kilometers
55.58 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Sun, Apr 19, 6:30 AM EDT
Return by in Norwood
Sun, Apr 19, 7:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwood
2026-04-19T05:46
Arrive Middletown
Sun, Apr 19, 6:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Norwood
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Wetherington
OH

Census-designated place in Butler County, Ohio

From Norwood
16.5 mi
00h 21m
To Middletown
18.1 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph W
Destination
58°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Montgomery Road

    66 m · 11 sec · Montgomery Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hopkins Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Hopkins Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Victory Parkway

    1789 ft · 47 sec · Victory Parkway

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Reading Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Reading Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp sharp left toward SR 562 West

    1040 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Norwood Lateral Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Norwood Lateral Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 North: Dayton

    1681 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    24.3 mi · 29 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 122: Middletown

    2435 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Turn left

    4.8 mi · 8 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    2016 ft · 60 sec · Central Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Clark Street

    37 m · 5 sec · Clark Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clark Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mill Creek Expressway
24.3 mi · 70%
Norwood Lateral Expressway
0.77 mi · 2%
Hopkins Avenue
0.69 mi · 2%
Reading Road
0.66 mi · 2%
SR 122
0.46 mi · 1%
Central Avenue
0.38 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mill Creek Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

24.3 mi · 00h 29m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
25 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wetherington
00h 21m from Norwood
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Norwood and Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.5 miles (55.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Wetherington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Norwood and 18.1 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 25 miles (40.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.52 one way or $9.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Norwood and Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.

Stop Ideas Near Wetherington

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 Wetherington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 8.7 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center

Middletown , OH
800 Lafayette Ave, Middletown, OH 45044
Rating 4.3/5 11 reviews City Hall
Lebanon Taxation Department
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

Lebanon Taxation Department

Lebanon , OH
50 S Broadway St, Lebanon, OH 45036
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

31 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

32 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

72 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

95 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwood and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 25.05 mi (40.32 km).

Norwood

#1 Norwood

City in Ohio

Population19,696
Coordinates39.1556100, -84.4596600
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Middletown

#2 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population46,140
Coordinates39.5150600, -84.3982800
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: Montgomery Road (-84.459643, 39.155604)
End: Clark Street (-84.398624, 39.515154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.61 L · about $4.52
Round trip
$9.04
2.44 gal · 9.22 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.52 $9.04
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.18 $10.35
Premium $4.79 $5.84 $11.69
Diesel $4.30 $5.25 $10.50

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Norwood and Middletown. The current time is 05:46:57.

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.