How far is Dayton, OH from Ashville, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Ashville, OH is about 83 miles (133.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 65.9 miles (106 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.
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.
Human settlement in Fayette County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Ashville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Ashville.
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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 straight toward US 35 East: Xenia
2382 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
33.9 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto I 71 North: Columbus
1677 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
31.2 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 665: London-Groveport Road
1120 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 665 East
138 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto London - Groveport Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · London - Groveport Road
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Turn right onto Jackson Pike
7.2 mi · 10 min · Jackson Pike
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Turn left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto North Walnut Street
1468 ft · 43 sec · North Walnut Street
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Turn left onto Ashville Road
2146 ft · 52 sec · Ashville Road
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Continue on Pickaway Street
2056 ft · 35 sec · Pickaway Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Long Street
838 ft · 31 sec · Long Street
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Turn right onto Plum Street
58 m · 12 sec · Plum Street
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Turn left
23 m · 6 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Ashville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dayton and Rain Showers Likely near Ashville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Ashville?
The road trip is about 83 miles (133.5 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.4 miles from Dayton and 41.5 miles from Ashville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 65.9 miles (106 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 3:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.86 one way or $21.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Dayton and Rain Showers Likely near Ashville.
Stop Ideas Near Jeffersonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jeffersonville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Ashville. Straight-line distance: 65.88 mi (106.02 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ashville
City in St.
| Population | 4,465 |
| Coordinates | 39.7156200, -82.9529600 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ashville (-82.95296, 39.71562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $10.86 | $21.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $12.43 | $24.86 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $14.03 | $28.07 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $12.61 | $25.22 |
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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