How far is Dayton, OH from Amanda, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Amanda, OH is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
88.74 mi
02h 00m
Flight
77.3 mi
124.41 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Dayton.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.3 mi
Kilometers
124.41 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.74 mi
Kilometers
142.81 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amanda
Tue, Apr 14, 11:55 PM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Wed, Apr 15, 1:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-14T21:54
Arrive Amanda
Tue, Apr 14, 11:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dayton
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
Washington Court House
OH

City in and county seat of Fayette County, Ohio, United States

From Dayton
44.3 mi
01h 00m
To Amanda
44.4 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    92 m · 12 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    156 m · 18 sec · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Ludlow Street

    2095 ft · 41 sec · South Ludlow Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 35 East: Xenia

    2382 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    33.9 mi · 42 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 35 East: Washington Court House

    15 mi · 16 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 753

    1198 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    25.5 mi · 39 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Lancaster Pike

    10.5 mi · 16 min · Lancaster Pike

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Amanda-Northern Road

    555 ft · 15 sec · Amanda-Northern Road

  12. 12

    Continue on West Main Street

    2299 ft · 1 min · West Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 35 East
49.3 mi · 56%
Lancaster Pike
10.5 mi · 12%
West Main Street
0.44 mi
South Ludlow Street
0.4 mi
SR 753
0.23 mi
Amanda-Northern Road
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

US 35 East

Merge slight left

33.9 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
02h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
77.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington Court House
01h 00m from Dayton
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dayton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Amanda.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.7 miles (142.8 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Washington Court House is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.3 miles from Dayton and 44.4 miles from Amanda.

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

The direct path is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.60 one way or $23.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Washington Court House

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Washington Court House, 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 Washington Court House.

BUS

Columbus, OH

60 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

100 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Maysville

102 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

103 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Amanda. Straight-line distance: 77.3 mi (124.41 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Amanda

Town

Population746
Coordinates39.6495100, -82.7443400
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Amanda (-82.74434, 39.64951)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.85 L · about $11.60
Round trip
$23.19
6.26 gal · 23.7 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.60 $23.19
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.28 $26.55
Premium $4.79 $14.99 $29.99
Diesel $4.30 $13.47 $26.94

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 Dayton and Amanda. The current time is 21:54:44.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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