How far is Dayton, OH from Arlington, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Arlington, OH is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.07 mi
00h 24m
Flight
14.43 mi
23.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.43 mi
Kilometers
23.22 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.07 mi
Kilometers
25.86 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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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 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Arlington
Tue, Apr 14, 10:21 PM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Tue, Apr 14, 10:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-14T21:57
Arrive Arlington
Tue, Apr 14, 10:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dayton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Trotwood
OH

City in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States

From Dayton
8 mi
00h 12m
To Arlington
8 mi
00h 12m

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
84°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 21 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    757 ft · 30 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    2417 ft · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    668 ft · 13 sec · West 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West 1st Street

    116 m · 7 sec · West 1st Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Salem Avenue

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Salem Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville

    1806 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  8. 8

    Turn left

    2.4 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
9 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Salem Avenue
11.4 mi · 71%
SR 49 North
1.47 mi · 9%
West 2nd Street
0.58 mi · 4%
South Main Street
0.14 mi · 1%
West 1st Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

Salem Avenue

Continue on Salem Avenue

11.4 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
14.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Trotwood
00h 12m from Dayton
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 16.1 miles (25.9 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Trotwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Dayton and 8 miles from Arlington.

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

The direct path is about 14.4 miles (23.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.11 one way or $4.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 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 Arlington.

Stop Ideas Near Trotwood

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 Trotwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 5.9 mi away

Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton

Dayton , OH
6196 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414, United States
Rating 4.4/5 3,718 reviews Tourist attraction,Bar & grill,Children's party service,Go-kart track,Laser tag center,Miniature golf course,Party planner,Restaurant,Amusement center,Video arcade
City of Riverside Administration Offices
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

City of Riverside Administration Offices

Riverside , OH
5200 Springfield St #100, Riverside, OH 45431
Rating 3.1/5 8 reviews City government office
Country Side Antiques
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

Country Side Antiques

Arcanum , OH
148 Verona-Pitsburg Rd, Arcanum, OH 45304, United States
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Antique store

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Connersville station

72 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

78 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

80 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Columbus, OH

114 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Arlington. Straight-line distance: 14.43 mi (23.22 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
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#2 Arlington

Village in Hancock County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,431
Coordinates39.8664400, -84.4246700
Altitude319
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Arlington (-84.42467, 39.86644)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.15 L · about $2.11
Round trip
$4.22
1.14 gal · 4.3 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.11 $4.22
Mid-grade $4.24 $2.42 $4.84
Premium $4.79 $2.73 $5.46
Diesel $4.30 $2.45 $4.91

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 Arlington. The current time is 21:57:03.

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.