How far is Clinton, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Clinton, OH to Dayton, OH is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clinton and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clinton and Dayton.
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Start on Stone Road
3238 ft · 2 min · Stone Road
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Turn right
1.3 km · 1 min
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Take the ramp right toward SR 73 West: Waynesville
1528 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilmington Bypass
3.1 mi · 4 min · Wilmington Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Wilmington, Xenia
1489 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right
14.8 mi · 22 min
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Take the ramp left toward US 35 West: Dayton
1202 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Xenia Bypass
16.2 mi · 21 min · Xenia Bypass
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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 Clinton 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.
Xenia Bypass
Merge slight left onto Xenia Bypass
16.2 mi · 00h 21m
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 Clinton and Sunny near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clinton to Dayton?
The road trip is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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 18.7 miles from Clinton and 18.8 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Clinton and Sunny near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Xenia
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 Xenia.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Columbus, OH
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clinton and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 30.96 mi (49.83 km).
#1 Clinton
City and the county seat of Clinton County, Iowa
| Population | 1,206 |
| Coordinates | 39.4658900, -83.7515900 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| 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: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $4.89 | $9.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.32 | $12.65 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
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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