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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
96.81 mi
02h 03m
Flight
79.64 mi
128.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.64 mi
Kilometers
128.17 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.81 mi
Kilometers
155.8 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:49 AM EDT
Return by in Aberdeen
Thu, Apr 23, 10:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aberdeen
2026-04-23T06:46
Arrive Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 8:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aberdeen
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Midland
OH

Town in Ohio

From Aberdeen
48.3 mi
01h 01m
To Dayton
48.5 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Pleasant Alley

    28 m · 9 sec · Pleasant Alley

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2.2 mi · 4 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    5.8 mi · 10 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Russelville

    11.5 mi · 16 min

  5. 5

    Continue on South High Street

    13.3 mi · 21 min · South High Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North High Street

    61 m · 4 sec · North High Street

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto North High Street

    19 mi · 28 min · North High Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Cuba Avenue

    11.5 mi · 19 min · Cuba Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Xenia Avenue

    15.9 mi · 24 min · Xenia Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward US 35 West: Dayton

    1202 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Xenia Bypass

    16.2 mi · 21 min · Xenia Bypass

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Jefferson Street

    3027 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Day Air Ballpark, Patterson boulevard

    98 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto South Jefferson Street

    1801 ft · 45 sec · South Jefferson Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    157 m · 14 sec · East 4th Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    92 m · 8 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North High Street
19.1 mi · 20%
Xenia Bypass
16.2 mi · 17%
Xenia Avenue
15.9 mi · 16%
South High Street
13.3 mi · 14%
Cuba Avenue
11.5 mi · 12%
Russelville
11.5 mi · 12%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
79.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
01h 01m from Aberdeen
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Midland, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Midland.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

56 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

58 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

74 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

105 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aberdeen and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 79.64 mi (128.17 km).

Aberdeen

#1 Aberdeen

City in and the county seat of Brown County, South Dakota, United States

Population1,609
Coordinates38.6556300, -83.7610300
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Pleasant Alley (-83.760804, 38.655544)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.42 gal
12.93 L · about $12.67
Round trip
$25.34
6.84 gal · 25.86 L
Estimated CO2
30.4 kg one way
Round trip: 60.8 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Aberdeen and Dayton. The current time is 06:46:34.

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.