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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
82.95 mi
01h 44m
Flight
65.88 mi
106.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.88 mi
Kilometers
106.02 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
82.95 mi
Kilometers
133.5 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashville
Thu, Apr 16, 7:27 PM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Thu, Apr 16, 9:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-16T17:43
Arrive Ashville
Thu, Apr 16, 7:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:44 AM to 11:44 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:02 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
Jeffersonville
OH

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

From Dayton
41.4 mi
00h 52m
To Ashville
41.5 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 18 mph SW

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.

  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 right to continue on SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 71 North: Columbus

    1677 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    31.2 mi · 34 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 665: London-Groveport Road

    1120 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 665 East

    138 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto London - Groveport Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · London - Groveport Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Jackson Pike

    7.2 mi · 10 min · Jackson Pike

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Walnut Street

    1468 ft · 43 sec · North Walnut Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Ashville Road

    2146 ft · 52 sec · Ashville Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Pickaway Street

    2056 ft · 35 sec · Pickaway Street

  17. 17

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Long Street

    838 ft · 31 sec · Long Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Plum Street

    58 m · 12 sec · Plum Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    23 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 35 East
34.3 mi · 41%
I 71 North
31.6 mi · 38%
Jackson Pike
7.24 mi · 9%
London - Groveport Road
3.26 mi · 4%
SR 435
1.67 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.98 mi · 1%
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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
65.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jeffersonville
00h 52m from Dayton
Leave By
3:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jeffersonville, 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 Jeffersonville.

BUS

Columbus, OH

59 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

101 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

104 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

113 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Ashville. Straight-line distance: 65.88 mi (106.02 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 Ashville

City in St.

Population4,465
Coordinates39.7156200, -82.9529600
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Ashville (-82.95296, 39.71562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.08 L · about $10.86
Round trip
$21.71
5.86 gal · 22.16 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Ashville. The current time is 17:43:32.

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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.