How far is Clayton, OH from Bradford, OH?

The driving distance from Clayton, OH to Bradford, OH is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
3.86 mi
00h 06m
Flight
3.19 mi
5.13 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.19 mi
Kilometers
5.13 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.86 mi
Kilometers
6.21 km
Drive Time
00h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bradford
Wed, Apr 15, 5:49 PM EDT
Return by in Clayton
Wed, Apr 15, 5:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Clayton
2026-04-15T17:43
Arrive Bradford
Wed, Apr 15, 5:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:06 AM to 7:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Clayton
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
Covington
OH

Village in Miami County, Ohio

From Clayton
1.9 mi
00h 03m
To Bradford
1.9 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Today

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Clayton Street

    42 m · 12 sec · Clayton Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rangeline Road

    2868 ft · 2 min · Rangeline Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Rangeline Road

    1405 ft · 1 min · Rangeline Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Klinger Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Klinger Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Miami Avenue

    2130 ft · 48 sec · North Miami Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    10 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
179.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Klinger Road
2.62 mi · 68%
Rangeline Road
0.81 mi · 21%
North Miami Avenue
0.4 mi · 10%
Clayton Street
0.03 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

Klinger Road

Turn right onto Klinger Road

2.62 mi · 00h 06m

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 06m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.7 mi
3.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Covington
00h 03m from Clayton
Leave By
8:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Clayton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bradford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Clayton to Bradford?

The road trip is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?

Covington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.9 miles from Clayton and 1.9 miles from Bradford.

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

The direct path is about 3.2 miles (5.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 8:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.52 one way or $1.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Clayton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Bradford.

Stop Ideas Near Covington

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 Covington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Darke County Visitors Bureau
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

Darke County Visitors Bureau

Greenville , OH
421 S Broadway St, Greenville, OH 45331, United States
Rating 5.0/5 6 reviews Tourist information center
Advance America
Practical stop 11.6 mi away

Advance America

Greenville , OH
537 Wagner Ave, Greenville, OH 45331, United States
Rating 5.0/5 429 reviews Loan agency,Financial institution,Money order service,Money transfer service
Greenville City Hall
Meeting point 12.5 mi away

Greenville City Hall

Greenville , OH
Greenville Muncipal Building, 100 Public Square, Greenville, OH 45331
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office
Arcanum Community of Faith Church
Nearby stop 13 mi away

Arcanum Community of Faith Church

Arcanum , OH
109 W George St, Arcanum, OH 45304, United States
Rating 5.0/5 20 reviews Church

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Connersville station

85 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

113 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

114 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Columbus, OH

117 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Clayton and Bradford. Straight-line distance: 3.19 mi (5.13 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Clayton

Clayton is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.1508800, -84.3755000
Altitude283
CountryUnited States
Bradford

#2 Bradford

Village in Darke and Miami counties, Ohio, United States

Population1,871
Coordinates40.1322700, -84.4307800
Altitude301
CountryUnited States
Start: Clayton Street (-84.375584, 40.15074)
End: East Main Street (-84.430797, 40.132215)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 6 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.14 gal
0.52 L · about $0.52
Round trip
$1.04
0.28 gal · 1.04 L
Estimated CO2
1.2 kg one way
Round trip: 2.5 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $0.52 $1.04
Mid-grade $4.24 $0.59 $1.19
Premium $4.79 $0.67 $1.34
Diesel $4.30 $0.60 $1.21

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Clayton and Bradford. The current time is 17:43:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.