How far is Concord, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Concord, OH to Dayton, OH is about 75 miles (120.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.99 mi
01h 19m
Flight
51.26 mi
82.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.26 mi
Kilometers
82.5 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.99 mi
Kilometers
120.68 km
Drive Time
01h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Wed, Apr 15, 6:17 AM EDT
Return by in Concord
Wed, Apr 15, 7:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Concord
2026-04-15T04:57
Arrive Dayton
Wed, Apr 15, 6:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Concord
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Glendale
OH

City in Ohio

From Concord
37.4 mi
00h 39m
To Dayton
37.6 mi
00h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 14 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Twin Bridges Road

    2.3 mi · 9 min · Twin Bridges Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 133

    1.5 km · 2 min · State Route 133

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1797 ft · 49 sec · North 4th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on McKeever Road

    2437 ft · 1 min · McKeever Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    12.8 mi · 17 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Columbus

    3012 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Circle Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Dayton

    2954 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    36.1 mi · 42 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street

    1728 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    1719 ft · 42 sec · West 1st Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Ludlow Street

    1052 ft · 27 sec · North Ludlow Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    157 m · 13 sec · West 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    68 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mill Creek Expressway
36.1 mi · 48%
Circle Freeway
19.1 mi · 25%
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
12.8 mi · 17%
Twin Bridges Road
2.32 mi · 3%
State Route 133
0.96 mi · 1%
East Main Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mill Creek Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

36.1 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.7 mi
51.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glendale
00h 39m from Concord
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Concord and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Concord to Dayton?

The road trip is about 75 miles (120.7 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?

Glendale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.4 miles from Concord and 37.6 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 51.3 miles (82.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.82 one way or $19.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Concord and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.

Stop Ideas Near Glendale

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 Glendale and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 4.4 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Cincinnati City Hall
Meeting point 13.7 mi away

Cincinnati City Hall

Cincinnati , OH
801 Plum St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Rating 3.5/5 32 reviews City government office,City Hall,District government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

Dayton City Building

Dayton , KY
528 6th Ave, Dayton, KY 41074
Rating 3.7/5 3 reviews City administration
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Scenic stop 13 mi away

Westwood Town Center Historic District

Cincinnati , OH
Cincinnati, OH 45211, United States
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

19 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

20 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

71 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

91 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Concord and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 51.26 mi (82.5 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Concord

Human settlement in United States of America

Population872
Coordinates39.0220100, -84.0802100
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Twin Bridges Road (-84.080209, 39.022008)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.02 L · about $9.82
Round trip
$19.64
5.3 gal · 20.04 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.82 $19.64
Mid-grade $4.24 $11.24 $22.48
Premium $4.79 $12.69 $25.39
Diesel $4.30 $11.41 $22.81

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 Concord and Dayton. The current time is 04:57:54.

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.