How far is Blanchester, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Blanchester, OH to Dayton, OH is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.
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Halfway Point
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Village in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blanchester and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blanchester and Dayton.
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Start on West Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn right
7.7 mi · 14 min
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Turn left
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Mill Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Mill Street
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Turn straight onto South Nixon Camp Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · South Nixon Camp Road
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Continue straight
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the ramp left
831 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Bypass 48
1.7 mi · 2 min · Bypass 48
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Continue on Miller Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Miller Road
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Turn right onto North Broadway Street
3.3 mi · 5 min · North Broadway Street
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Turn left onto Bunnell Hill Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Bunnell Hill Road
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right
60 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Springboro Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · North Springboro Pike
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Turn left onto Austin Boulevard
1972 ft · 57 sec · Austin Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Dayton
2044 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street
1728 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
1719 ft · 42 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Ludlow Street
1052 ft · 27 sec · North Ludlow Street
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
157 m · 13 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
68 m · 6 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 Blanchester and Dayton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Blanchester and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blanchester to Dayton?
The road trip is about 45.9 miles (73.8 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Utica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Blanchester and 22.9 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $12.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Blanchester and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Utica
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 Utica.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blanchester and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 33.95 mi (54.64 km).
#1 Blanchester
Village in the United States
| Population | 4,256 |
| Coordinates | 39.2931200, -83.9888200 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| 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: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.87 | $13.74 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $7.76 | $15.52 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.97 | $13.94 |
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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