How far is Vandalia, OH from Middletown, OH?

The driving distance from Vandalia, OH to Middletown, OH is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
32.65 mi
00h 43m
Flight
28.03 mi
45.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.03 mi
Kilometers
45.11 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.65 mi
Kilometers
52.55 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middletown
Thu, Apr 16, 12:51 AM EDT
Return by in Vandalia
Thu, Apr 16, 1:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vandalia
2026-04-16T00:08
Arrive Middletown
Thu, Apr 16, 12:51 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 Vandalia
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
West Carrollton City
OH

Human settlement in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States of America

From Vandalia
16.8 mi
00h 21m
To Middletown
15.9 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto South Dixie Drive

    42 m · 7 sec · South Dixie Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East National Road

    2114 ft · 38 sec · East National Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1768 ft · 43 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 10 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 Vandalia 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East National Road
24.5 mi · 75%
North Verity Parkway
4.25 mi · 13%
East 2nd Street
1.67 mi · 5%
Riley Boulevard
1.09 mi · 3%
Middletown Pike
1.01 mi · 3%
SR 73
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East National Road

Merge slight left

15.6 mi · 00h 19m

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
+4.7 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Carrollton City
00h 21m from Vandalia
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Vandalia 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 Vandalia to Middletown?

The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.6 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?

West Carrollton City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Vandalia and 15.9 miles from Middletown.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 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 $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Carrollton City

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 West Carrollton City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 11.7 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 9.8 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 5 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 West Carrollton City.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

66 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

68 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

76 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

112 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vandalia and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 28.03 mi (45.11 km).

Vandalia

#1 Vandalia

City in Illinois

Population14,987
Coordinates39.8906100, -84.1988300
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Middletown

#2 Middletown

The most populous city in Butler County, Ohio.

Population46,140
Coordinates39.5150600, -84.3982800
Altitude200
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.198807, 39.890625)
End: Clark Street (-84.398624, 39.515154)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.36 L · about $4.26
Round trip
$8.52
2.3 gal · 8.72 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.26 $8.52
Mid-grade $4.24 $4.88 $9.76
Premium $4.79 $5.51 $11.02
Diesel $4.30 $4.95 $9.90

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 Vandalia and Middletown. The current time is 00:08:28.

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.