How far is Danville, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Danville, OH to Dayton, OH is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
129.44 mi
02h 17m
Flight
112.62 mi
181.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.62 mi
Kilometers
181.24 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.44 mi
Kilometers
208.31 km
Drive Time
02h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Fri, Nov 6, 3:21 PM EST
Return by in Danville
Fri, Nov 6, 5:38 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Danville
2026-11-06T13:04
Arrive Dayton
Fri, Nov 6, 3:21 PM EST
Route Timing
02h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:17 AM to 12:17 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:56 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Danville
9:30 PM EST
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
Lincoln Village
OH

Census-designated place in San Joaquin County, California

From Danville
63.3 mi
01h 08m
To Dayton
66.1 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 10:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
55°F
Friday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Rambo Street

    19 m · 8 sec · East Rambo Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Market Street

    2521 ft · 42 sec · South Market Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Millersburg Road

    13 mi · 19 min · Millersburg Road

  4. 4

    Continue on North Market Street

    1036 ft · 20 sec · North Market Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Liberty Street

    1666 ft · 28 sec · West Liberty Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Millersburg Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Millersburg Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Johnstown-Utica Road Northeast

    15.6 mi · 18 min · Johnstown-Utica Road Northeast

  8. 8

    Continue on East Coshocton Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · East Coshocton Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest

  10. 10

    Continue on Johnstown Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Johnstown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 km · 51 sec · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road

    31 m · 1 sec · Johnstown Road

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road

    35 m · 2 sec · Johnstown Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Johnstown Road

    41 m · 2 sec · East Johnstown Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto East Johnstown Road

    2.8 mi · 6 min · East Johnstown Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Mill Street

    2969 ft · 1 min · Mill Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Granville Street

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Granville Street

  20. 20

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue

    1108 ft · 29 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
1 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 42%
Millersburg Road
17 mi · 13%
Johnstown-Utica Road Northeast
15.6 mi · 12%
Granville Street
11.8 mi · 9%
SR 4
11.4 mi · 9%
Johnstown Road
5.83 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Merge slight right onto West Freeway

54.2 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
02h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
112.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lincoln Village
01h 08m from Danville
Leave By
1:56 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Danville and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Dayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.4 miles (208.3 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?

Lincoln Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.3 miles from Danville and 66.1 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:56 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.18 one way or $36.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Danville and Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy near Dayton.

Stop Ideas Near Lincoln Village

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lincoln Village, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lincoln Village.

BUS

Columbus, OH

11 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Danville and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 112.62 mi (181.24 km).

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#1 Danville

Situated within the rolling rural landscape of northeastern Knox County in central Ohio, this village rests at an elevation of approximately 994 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.4475600, -82.2601600
Altitude303
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: East Rambo Street (-82.260157, 40.447702)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.57 gal
17.29 L · about $18.18
Round trip
$36.37
9.14 gal · 34.58 L
Estimated CO2
40.6 kg one way
Round trip: 81.2 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.98 $18.18 $36.37
Mid-grade $4.56 $20.85 $41.70
Premium $5.10 $23.32 $46.63
Diesel $6.39 $29.21 $58.41

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Danville and Dayton. The current time is 13:04:17.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.