How far is Van Wert, OH from Middletown, OH?
The driving distance from Van Wert, OH to Middletown, OH is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Darke County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Van Wert and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Van Wert and Middletown.
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Start on South Jefferson Street
96 m · 16 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto West Central Avenue
105 m · 16 sec · West Central Avenue
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Turn right onto South Washington Street
56.2 mi · 1 hr 13 min · South Washington Street
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Take the exit slight right
1236 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
21.8 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
67 m · 3 sec
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Continue on Northwest Connector
5.2 mi · 7 min · Northwest Connector
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Continue on C.J Mclin Jr. Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · C.J Mclin Jr. Expressway
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Turn right onto Infirmary Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Infirmary Road
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Turn right onto Germantown Street
4.3 mi · 6 min · Germantown Street
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Continue on Dayton Germantown Pike
2.3 mi · 3 min · Dayton Germantown Pike
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto North Verity Parkway
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Verity Parkway
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Continue on North Canal Street
1621 ft · 38 sec · North Canal Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
1043 ft · 36 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn left onto Clark Street
37 m · 5 sec · Clark Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clark Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Van Wert and Middletown.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
South Washington Street
Turn right onto South Washington Street
56.2 mi · 01h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Van Wert and Sunny near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Van Wert to Middletown?
The road trip is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.2 miles from Van Wert and 47.9 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94.1 miles (151.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.23 one way or $26.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Van Wert and Sunny near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Greenville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Darke County Visitors Bureau
Advance America
Arcanum Community of Faith Church
Brookdale Greenville
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenville.
Connersville station
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Van Wert and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 94.09 mi (151.43 km).
#1 Van Wert
City in Ohio
| Population | 10,614 |
| Coordinates | 40.8694900, -84.5841200 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middletown
The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.
| Population | 46,140 |
| Coordinates | 39.5150600, -84.3982800 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clark Street (-84.398624, 39.515154)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $13.23 | $26.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $15.14 | $30.29 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $17.10 | $34.20 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $15.37 | $30.73 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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