How far is Dayton, OH from Ashley, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Ashley, OH is about 90 miles (144.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 41m 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
89.98 mi
01h 50m
Flight
79.29 mi
127.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.29 mi
Kilometers
127.61 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.98 mi
Kilometers
144.81 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashley
Sat, Apr 18, 2:10 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Sat, Apr 18, 4:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-18T00:19
Arrive Ashley
Sat, Apr 18, 2:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 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
Mutual
OH

Human settlement in Champaign County, Ohio, United States of America

From Dayton
44.9 mi
00h 55m
To Ashley
45 mi
00h 55m

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
13 to 17 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield

    43 m · 3 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Springfield

    1102 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward US 68 North: Urbana

    1320 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 334 East: River Road, Springfield

    1297 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 334 East

    610 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto State Route 334

    3.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 334

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mechanicsburg Road

    5.2 mi · 6 min · Mechanicsburg Road

  13. 13

    Continue on State Route 4

    6.9 mi · 8 min · State Route 4

  14. 14

    Continue on West Sandusky Street

    5.9 mi · 8 min · West Sandusky Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight left

    9.6 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36 East: Delaware

    1418 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

    14.4 mi · 17 min · Delaware Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on West William Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · West William Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lake Street

    9.9 mi · 15 min · Lake Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto East High Street

    12 m · 1 sec · East High Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East High Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Delaware Avenue
14.4 mi · 16%
US 70 East
12.1 mi · 13%
SR 4 North
10.7 mi · 12%
Lake Street
9.88 mi · 11%
West Sandusky Street
9.63 mi · 11%
State Route 4
6.91 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Delaware Avenue

Turn left onto Delaware Avenue

14.4 mi · 00h 17m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.7 mi
79.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mutual
00h 55m from Dayton
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 90 miles (144.8 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Mutual is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Dayton and 45 miles from Ashley.

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

The direct path is about 79.3 miles (127.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.78 one way or $23.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mutual

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 Mutual and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 14 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
South Vienna Town Hall
Meeting point 10.5 mi away

South Vienna Town Hall

South Vienna , OH
149 W Main St, South Vienna, OH 45369
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 4.5 mi away

Town Hall Emporium

Urbana , OH
5854 E State Rte 29, Urbana, OH 43078
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Antique store

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

56 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Ashley. Straight-line distance: 79.29 mi (127.61 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Ashley

#2 Ashley

Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

Population1,640
Coordinates40.4089500, -82.9554600
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Ashley (-82.95546, 40.40895)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.02 L · about $11.78
Round trip
$23.56
6.36 gal · 24.04 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.78 $23.56
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.49 $26.98
Premium $4.79 $15.23 $30.46
Diesel $4.30 $13.69 $27.37

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Ashley. The current time is 00:19:54.

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.