How far is Ashley, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Ashley, OH to Dayton, OH is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m 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
90.88 mi
01h 40m
Flight
79.29 mi
127.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.29 mi
Kilometers
127.61 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.88 mi
Kilometers
146.26 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Sat, Apr 18, 12:47 AM EDT
Return by in Ashley
Sat, Apr 18, 2:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashley
2026-04-17T23:06
Arrive Dayton
Sat, Apr 18, 12:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashley
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
Mutual
OH

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

From Ashley
45.2 mi
00h 50m
To Dayton
45.7 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ashley and Dayton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashley and Dayton.

  1. 1

    Start on East High Street

    12 m · 3 sec · East High Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Franklin Street

    9.9 mi · 15 min · South Franklin Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East William Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · East William Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Marysville Road

    14.3 mi · 16 min · Marysville Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield

    564 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield

    28.5 mi · 34 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto State Route 334

    3.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 334

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2639 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto US Route 68

    4.3 mi · 5 min · US Route 68

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 40 West, SR 4 West: Dayton

    1024 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Upper Valley Pike

    154 m · 11 sec · Upper Valley Pike

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    810 ft · 11 sec · West Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on West National Road

    928 ft · 12 sec · West National Road

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    11 mi · 12 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

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

    1108 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashley 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 36 West
28.6 mi · 31%
Marysville Road
17.5 mi · 19%
SR 4
11.4 mi · 13%
West National Road
11.2 mi · 12%
South Franklin Street
9.88 mi · 11%
US Route 68
4.33 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

US 36 West

Keep slight left to continue on US 36 West, SR 4 South: Urbana, Springfield

28.5 mi · 00h 34m

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
01h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.6 mi
79.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mutual
00h 50m from Ashley
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Ashley and Mostly Sunny near Dayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ashley to Dayton?

The road trip is about 90.9 miles (146.3 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Mutual is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45.2 miles from Ashley and 45.7 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.89 one way or $23.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Ashley and Mostly Sunny near Dayton.

Stop Ideas Near Mutual

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 Mutual and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 14 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
South Vienna Town Hall
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

South Vienna Town Hall

South Vienna , OH
149 W Main St, South Vienna, OH 45369
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.4 mi away

Town Hall Emporium

Urbana , OH
5854 E State Rte 29, Urbana, OH 43078
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Antique store

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

56 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashley and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 79.29 mi (127.61 km).

Ashley

#1 Ashley

Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

Population1,640
Coordinates40.4089500, -82.9554600
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: East High Street (-82.955456, 40.409101)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.21 gal
12.14 L · about $11.89
Round trip
$23.79
6.42 gal · 24.28 L
Estimated CO2
28.5 kg one way
Round trip: 57.1 kg / 126 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.89 $23.79
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.62 $27.23
Premium $4.79 $15.38 $30.75
Diesel $4.30 $13.82 $27.63

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashley and Dayton. The current time is 23:06:09.

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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.