How far is Sidney, OH from Middletown, OH?

The driving distance from Sidney, OH to Middletown, OH is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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
62.51 mi
01h 12m
Flight
54.68 mi
88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.68 mi
Kilometers
88 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.51 mi
Kilometers
100.6 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM EDT
Return by in Sidney
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sidney
2026-04-23T02:06
Arrive Middletown
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:12 AM to 11:12 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sidney
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
Vandalia
OH

City in Illinois

From Sidney
31.3 mi
00h 36m
To Middletown
31.3 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Court Street

    1281 ft · 51 sec · East Court Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Walnut Avenue

    876 ft · 19 sec · South Walnut Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto Fair Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Fair Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    35.8 mi · 40 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    15.6 mi · 19 min

  7. 7

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

    1920 ft · 51 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East 2nd Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Riley Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Riley Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Middletown Pike

    1 mi · 2 min · Middletown Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on North Verity Parkway

    4.3 mi · 7 min · North Verity Parkway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Canal Street

    1621 ft · 38 sec · North Canal Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    1043 ft · 36 sec · Central Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Clark Street

    37 m · 5 sec · Clark Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clark Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fair Road
17.3 mi · 28%
North Verity Parkway
4.25 mi · 7%
East 2nd Street
1.67 mi · 3%
Riley Boulevard
1.09 mi · 2%
Middletown Pike
1.01 mi · 2%
SR 73
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

35.8 mi · 00h 40m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
54.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Vandalia
00h 36m from Sidney
Leave By
4:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Sidney and Sunny near Middletown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.5 miles (100.6 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Vandalia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.3 miles from Sidney and 31.3 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.19 one way or $16.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Vandalia

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 Vandalia and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 2 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 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
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 7.4 mi away

City Hall Gym

Dayton , OH
N Ludlow St, Dayton, OH 45402
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Gym

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Connersville station

84 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

91 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

92 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Columbus, OH

103 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sidney and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 54.68 mi (88 km).

Sidney

#1 Sidney

City in Ohio, United States

Population20,301
Coordinates40.2842200, -84.1555000
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Middletown

#2 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population46,140
Coordinates39.5150600, -84.3982800
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.155578, 40.284219)
End: Clark Street (-84.398624, 39.515154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.35 L · about $8.19
Round trip
$16.38
4.42 gal · 16.7 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.19 $16.38
Mid-grade $4.24 $9.37 $18.75
Premium $4.79 $10.59 $21.17
Diesel $4.30 $9.51 $19.02

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Sidney and Middletown. The current time is 02:06:44.

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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.