How far is Buckeye Lake, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Buckeye Lake, OH to Dayton, OH is about 101.5 miles (163.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92 miles (148.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.
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.
Village in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Buckeye Lake and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Buckeye Lake and Dayton.
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Start on Union Avenue
42 m · 8 sec · Union Avenue
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Continue on Anchors Way
613 ft · 29 sec · Anchors Way
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Turn right onto Park Street
135 m · 25 sec · Park Street
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Continue on Lakeview Drive
2193 ft · 2 min · Lakeview Drive
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Turn left onto Myers Avenue
1631 ft · 1 min · Myers Avenue
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Turn right onto Hebron Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Hebron Road
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Take the exit slight right
1239 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
29 mi · 33 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt
1.5 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt
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Continue on West Freeway
57.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
1730 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
11.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
1108 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North 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 Buckeye Lake and Dayton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Freeway
Continue on West Freeway
57.6 mi · 01h 03m
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 Buckeye Lake 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 Buckeye Lake to Dayton?
The road trip is about 101.5 miles (163.4 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?
Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51 miles from Buckeye Lake and 50.6 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92 miles (148.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.26 one way or $26.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Buckeye Lake and Mostly Sunny near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Lafayette
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Old Hilliard
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lafayette.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Buckeye Lake and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 91.99 mi (148.05 km).
#1 Buckeye Lake
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 2,893 |
| Coordinates | 39.9336800, -82.4723800 |
| Altitude | 274 |
| 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: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $13.26 | $26.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $15.19 | $30.37 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $17.15 | $34.30 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
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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