How far is Bradford, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Bradford, OH to Dayton, OH is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.6 mi
00h 41m
Flight
28.74 mi
46.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.74 mi
Kilometers
46.25 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.6 mi
Kilometers
55.68 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Sat, May 30, 4:15 PM EDT
Return by in Bradford
Sat, May 30, 4:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bradford
2026-05-30T15:34
Arrive Dayton
Sat, May 30, 4:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bradford
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Troy
OH

City in Miami County, Ohio, United States

From Bradford
17.5 mi
00h 20m
To Dayton
17.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NE
Destination
77°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    10 m · 10 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Miami Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Miami Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North High Street

    2477 ft · 53 sec · North High Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Troy Avenue

    7.7 mi · 12 min · Troy Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    2632 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    20 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    51 m · 2 sec

  9. 9

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

    1108 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bradford and Dayton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Troy Avenue
28.2 mi · 81%
North Miami Avenue
1.2 mi · 3%
North Main Street
0.85 mi · 2%
North High Street
0.47 mi · 1%
SR 48
0.21 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Troy Avenue

Merge slight left

20 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
28.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
00h 20m from Bradford
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bradford 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 Bradford to Dayton?

The road trip is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Bradford and 17.1 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.52 one way or $9.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bradford and Mostly Sunny near Dayton.

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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 Troy and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 11.2 mi away

Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton

Dayton , OH
6196 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414, United States
Rating 4.4/5 3,718 reviews Tourist attraction,Bar & grill,Children's party service,Go-kart track,Laser tag center,Miniature golf course,Party planner,Restaurant,Amusement center,Video arcade
Huber Heights City Hall
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

Huber Heights City Hall

Huber Heights , OH
6131 Taylorsville Rd, Huber Heights, OH 45424
Rating 4.0/5 4 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

First Baptist Church

Bradford , OH
134 New Harrison-Bradford Rd, Bradford, OH 45308, United States
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews Baptist church

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Connersville station

91 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

103 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

107 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

108 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bradford and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 28.74 mi (46.25 km).

Bradford

#1 Bradford

Village in Darke and Miami counties, Ohio, United States

Population1,871
Coordinates40.1322700, -84.4307800
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-84.430797, 40.132215)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.22 gal
4.62 L · about $4.52
Round trip
$9.04
2.44 gal · 9.24 L
Estimated CO2
10.8 kg one way
Round trip: 21.7 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.52 $9.04
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.18 $10.35
Premium $4.79 $5.84 $11.69
Diesel $4.30 $5.25 $10.50

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bradford and Dayton. The current time is 15:34:15.

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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.