Origin
Middletown, OH
Morning in Middletown on Saturday
Local time
7:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, OH to Dent, OH
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
45m
Distance
32 mi
52 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middletown, OH
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Dent, OH
Jovan Vasiljević
Trip Overview
The drive from Middletown, OH to Dent, OH covers 32 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Circle Freeway, Hamilton Middletown Road, Bypass 4 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.9 miles on Circle Freeway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 32 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Middletown, OH to Dent, OH covers 32 miles and takes about 45m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Circle Freeway is the longest continuous segment at about 9.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.3 miles in near SR 4 Bypass / Bypass 4.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 32 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles (SR 4 Bypass / Bypass 4): Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles (Mack Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
SR 4 Bypass / Bypass 4
Turn left onto SR 4 Bypass / Bypass 4
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
17 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Mack Road
Turn right onto Mack Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
29.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward I 74 East, US 52 East: Cincinnati
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 28
Toward I 74 East, US 52 East: Cincinnati
8
30.7 mi into trip
|
~42m in
Take the exit toward Rybolt Road, Harrison Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 11
Toward Rybolt Road, Harrison Avenue
6
31 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
Old Rybolt Road
Turn left onto Old Rybolt Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Circle Freeway | 9.9 mi | 11m |
| Hamilton Middletown Road | 8 mi | 10m |
| Bypass 4 | 6 mi | 8m |
| South Verity Parkway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Northwest Expressway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Mack Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Harrison Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Ross Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Circle Freeway
— 9.9 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, OH and Dent, OH.
1
Start on Clark Street
122 ft
·
7 sec
·
Clark Street
2
Turn right onto Central Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
Central Avenue
3
Turn left onto SR 4; SR 73
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Verity Parkway
4
Continue on SR 4; SR 73
8.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Hamilton Middletown Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn left onto SR 4 Bypass
6.0 mi
·
8 min
·
Bypass 4
Use the left lane.
6
Continue on Ross Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Ross Road
7
Turn right onto Mack Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Mack Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto South Gilmore Road
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
South Gilmore Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn slight left onto Winton Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Winton Road
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 275 West
11
Merge onto I 275
9.9 mi
·
11 min
·
Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Exit 28
Toward I 74 East, US 52 East: Cincinnati
Use the slight left lane.
13
Merge onto I 74; US 52
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Northwest Expressway
Toward I 75 East, US 52 East: Cincinnati
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 11
Toward Rybolt Road, Harrison Avenue
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Turn left onto Old Rybolt Road
399 ft
·
9 sec
·
Old Rybolt Road
Use the left lane.
16
Turn right onto Harrison Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
Harrison Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16 mi from Middletown, OH · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16 miles from Middletown, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Dent, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Dent, OH if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.97 one way
$9.93 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| premium | $4.91 | $6.18 | $12.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.07 | $14.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.36 | $1.54 |
| Efficient EV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.8 | 0 | $4.48 | $2.05 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Dent, OH
Morning in Dent on Saturday
Local time
7:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Forest Park, OH
16 mi in
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
45m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Middletown, OH to Dent, OH covers 32 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Circle Freeway, Hamilton Middletown Road, Bypass 4. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16 miles from Middletown, OH. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.97 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 32 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles (SR 4 Bypass / Bypass 4): Lane positioning matters here; at 17 miles (Mack Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Middletown, OH to Dent, OH does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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