How far is Cedarville, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Cedarville, OH to Dayton, OH is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedarville and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedarville and Dayton.
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Start on the route
49 m · 14 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
1107 ft · 37 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto West Xenia Avenue
6.7 mi · 11 min · West Xenia Avenue
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Continue on Columbus Avenue
1854 ft · 35 sec · Columbus Avenue
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Continue on North Columbus Street
2373 ft · 1 min · North Columbus Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward East Church Street
26 m · 1 sec · East Church Street
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Exit the roundabout onto East Church Street
3020 ft · 2 min · East Church Street
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Continue on West Church Street
937 ft · 38 sec · West Church Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
2.4 mi · 4 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 35 West
11.6 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Jefferson Street
3027 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Day Air Ballpark, Patterson boulevard
98 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Jefferson Street
1801 ft · 45 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
157 m · 14 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
92 m · 8 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 Cedarville 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.
US 35 West
Take the ramp straight toward US 35 West
11.6 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Cedarville and Sunny near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedarville to Dayton?
The road trip is about 26.2 miles (42.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Xenia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.8 miles from Cedarville and 14.4 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.41 one way or $6.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Cedarville and Sunny near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Xenia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
City of Riverside Administration Offices
Town Hall Theatre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Xenia.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Columbus, OH
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedarville and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 20.37 mi (32.79 km).
#1 Cedarville
Town
| Population | 4,326 |
| Coordinates | 39.7442300, -83.8085400 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| 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: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.90 | $7.81 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.41 | $8.81 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
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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