Origin
Middletown, OH
Night in Middletown on Thursday
Local time
11:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middletown, OH to Monfort Heights, OH
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
46m
Distance
30.4 mi
49 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
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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Monfort Heights, OH
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Trip Overview
The drive from Middletown, OH to Monfort Heights, OH covers 30.4 miles and takes about 46m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hamilton Middletown Road, Circle Freeway, Bypass 4 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 8 miles on Hamilton Middletown Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 30.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 46m drive with frequent turns across 30.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hamilton Middletown Road is the longest continuous segment at about 8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 10.3 miles in near SR 4 Bypass / Bypass 4.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.4 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 25.7 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
25.7 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward Blue Rock Road, Ronald Reagan Highway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 31
Toward Blue Rock Road, Ronald Reagan Highway
6
26 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Blue Rock Road
Turn left onto Blue Rock Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
30 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
West North Bend Road
Turn left onto West North Bend Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Middletown, OH to Monfort Heights, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Ronald Reagan Highway along the way.
Ronald Reagan Highway
25.7 mi in
|
~36m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Middletown Road | 8 mi | 10m |
| Circle Freeway | 6.6 mi | 7m |
| Bypass 4 | 6 mi | 8m |
| Blue Rock Road | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| South Verity Parkway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Cheviot Road | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Mack Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Ross Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Hamilton Middletown Road
— 8 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middletown, OH and Monfort Heights, 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
6.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Circle Freeway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
Exit 31
Toward Blue Rock Road, Ronald Reagan Highway
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn left onto Blue Rock Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Blue Rock Road
Use the straight lane.
14
At end of road, turn right onto Blue Rock Road
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Blue Rock Road
15
Continue on Cheviot Road
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Cheviot Road
16
Turn left onto West North Bend Road
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West North Bend Road
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Philoret Drive
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Philoret Drive
18
Arrive at destination
Philoret Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.2 mi from Middletown, OH · 21m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.2 miles from Middletown, OH, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Monfort Heights, OH
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Monfort Heights, 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
$4.72 one way
$9.44 round trip
$3.94/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.38 | $5.24 | $10.47 |
| premium | $4.91 | $5.88 | $11.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.71 | $13.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.6 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 | 9.1 | 0 | $3.19 | $1.46 |
| Efficient EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.26 | $1.95 |
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
Monfort Heights, OH
Night in Monfort Heights on Thursday
Local time
11:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
46m 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 Monfort Heights, OH covers 30.4 miles and takes about 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hamilton Middletown Road, Circle Freeway, Bypass 4. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.2 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 $4.72 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 30.4 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 25.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Middletown, OH to Monfort Heights, OH, road signs begin pointing toward Ronald Reagan Highway along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park.
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