How far is Dayton, OH from Aberdeen, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Aberdeen, OH is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 02h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Aberdeen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Aberdeen.
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Start on South Main Street
92 m · 12 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
156 m · 18 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Ludlow Street
2095 ft · 41 sec · South Ludlow Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 35 West: Eaton
1509 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1326 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 75 North, SR 4 North: Cincinnati, Toledo
628 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati
2228 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 East: Columbus
2267 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 East: Columbus
1592 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
19.4 mi · 22 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 32 West, SR 32 East: Batavia, Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard
961 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 32 West: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard
1056 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
20.1 mi · 27 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Mount Orab, Fayetteville
1045 ft · 26 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North High Street
5 m · 1 sec · North High Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North High Street
13.3 mi · 21 min · North High Street
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Continue on Day-Hill Arnheim Road
11.4 mi · 16 min · Day-Hill Arnheim Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South 2nd Street
5.8 mi · 10 min · South 2nd Street
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Turn straight
2.2 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto Pleasant Alley
28 m · 7 sec · Pleasant Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pleasant Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Aberdeen.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
35 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dayton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Aberdeen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Aberdeen?
The road trip is about 110.4 miles (177.7 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Terrace Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.2 miles from Dayton and 55.2 miles from Aberdeen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.7 miles (128.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.45 one way or $28.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dayton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Aberdeen.
Stop Ideas Near Terrace Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Cincinnati City Hall
Dayton City Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Terrace Park.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Maysville
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Aberdeen. Straight-line distance: 79.64 mi (128.17 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Aberdeen
City in and the county seat of Brown County, South Dakota, United States
| Population | 1,609 |
| Coordinates | 38.6556300, -83.7610300 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Aberdeen (-83.76103, 38.65563)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 22m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $14.45 | $28.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $16.54 | $33.09 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $18.68 | $37.36 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.79 | $33.57 |
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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