How far is Aberdeen, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Aberdeen, OH to Dayton, OH is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Aberdeen and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Aberdeen and Dayton.
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Start on Pleasant Alley
28 m · 9 sec · Pleasant Alley
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Turn right
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
5.8 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto Russelville
11.5 mi · 16 min
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Continue on South High Street
13.3 mi · 21 min · South High Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North High Street
61 m · 4 sec · North High Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North High Street
19 mi · 28 min · North High Street
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Turn slight right onto Cuba Avenue
11.5 mi · 19 min · Cuba Avenue
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Turn left onto Xenia Avenue
15.9 mi · 24 min · Xenia Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward US 35 West: Dayton
1202 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Xenia Bypass
16.2 mi · 21 min · Xenia Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Jefferson Street
3027 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Day Air Ballpark, Patterson boulevard
98 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Jefferson Street
1801 ft · 45 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
157 m · 14 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
92 m · 8 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Aberdeen and Dayton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North High Street
Exit the roundabout onto North High Street
19 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Sunny leaving Aberdeen and Sunny near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Aberdeen to Dayton?
The road trip is about 96.8 miles (155.8 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Aberdeen and 48.5 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 2:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Aberdeen and Sunny near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Midland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Midland.
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Aberdeen and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 79.64 mi (128.17 km).
#1 Aberdeen
City in and the county seat of Brown County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,609 |
| Coordinates | 38.6556300, -83.7610300 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 156 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.67 | $25.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $14.51 | $29.02 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $16.38 | $32.76 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $14.72 | $29.44 |
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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