How far is Covedale, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Covedale, OH to Dayton, OH is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m 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
56.86 mi
01h 02m
Flight
49.31 mi
79.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.31 mi
Kilometers
79.36 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.86 mi
Kilometers
91.51 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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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 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:12 PM EDT
Return by in Covedale
Sun, Apr 19, 12:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Covedale
2026-04-18T22:09
Arrive Dayton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:12 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Covedale
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
Monroe
OH

City in Ohio, United States

From Covedale
28.1 mi
00h 31m
To Dayton
28.8 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Western Hills Avenue

    40 m · 8 sec · Western Hills Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Covedale Avenue

    729 ft · 25 sec · Covedale Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sidney Road

    1082 ft · 40 sec · Sidney Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Glenway Avenue

    1595 ft · 55 sec · Glenway Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    62 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Boudinot Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Boudinot Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Montana Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Montana Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 74 East, US 52 East

    1874 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Expressway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Northwest Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Dayton

    1985 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    48.6 mi · 58 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  12. 12

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

    1728 ft · 43 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    1719 ft · 42 sec · West 1st Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Ludlow Street

    1052 ft · 27 sec · North Ludlow Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    157 m · 13 sec · West 3rd Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    68 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Covedale 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
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mill Creek Expressway
48.6 mi · 85%
Montana Avenue
2.19 mi · 4%
Northwest Expressway
1.45 mi · 3%
Boudinot Avenue
1.43 mi · 3%
I 75 North
0.38 mi · 1%
I 74 East
0.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mill Creek Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

48.6 mi · 00h 58m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
49.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe
00h 31m from Covedale
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Covedale and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Covedale to Dayton?

The road trip is about 56.9 miles (91.5 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.1 miles from Covedale and 28.8 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.45 one way or $14.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Monroe

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 Monroe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.1 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center

Middletown , OH
800 Lafayette Ave, Middletown, OH 45044
Rating 4.3/5 11 reviews City Hall
Lebanon Taxation Department
Nearby stop 8.3 mi away

Lebanon Taxation Department

Lebanon , OH
50 S Broadway St, Lebanon, OH 45036
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

39 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

40 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

70 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

101 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Covedale and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 49.31 mi (79.36 km).

Covedale

#1 Covedale

Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio

Population6,447
Coordinates39.1211700, -84.6063300
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Western Hills Avenue (-84.606316, 39.121499)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.6 L · about $7.45
Round trip
$14.89
4.02 gal · 15.2 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.45 $14.89
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.53 $17.05
Premium $4.79 $9.63 $19.26
Diesel $4.30 $8.65 $17.30

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Covedale and Dayton. The current time is 22:09:35.

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.