How far is Dayton, OH from Auburn, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Auburn, OH is about 46.6 miles (75 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
46.6 mi
01h 05m
Flight
37.21 mi
59.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.21 mi
Kilometers
59.89 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.6 mi
Kilometers
74.99 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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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 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Auburn
Sun, May 31, 3:37 PM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Sun, May 31, 4:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-05-31T14:31
Arrive Auburn
Sun, May 31, 3:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 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
Lemon
OH

Township of Ohio

From Dayton
23.3 mi
00h 32m
To Auburn
23.3 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph E
Destination
49°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, May 31 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 slight right toward US 35 West: Eaton

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1326 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 75 North, SR 4 North: Cincinnati, Toledo

    628 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati

    2228 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    22.8 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 63 West: Monroe

    700 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Hamilton Lebanon Road East

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Lebanon Road East

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Middletown

    872 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    80 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hamilton Middletown Road

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Middletown Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Fairgrove Avenue

    3235 ft · 44 sec · Fairgrove Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on North Erie Boulevard

    3253 ft · 51 sec · North Erie Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto High Street

    1 mi · 2 min · High Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    3199 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Millville Avenue

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Millville Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1540 ft · 35 sec · Walnut Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto High Street

    773 ft · 16 sec · High Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Hamilton Scipio Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Hamilton Scipio Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Scipio Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
23.5 mi · 51%
Hamilton Middletown Road
6.5 mi · 14%
Millville Avenue
4.66 mi · 10%
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.47 mi · 10%
Hamilton Scipio Road
2.45 mi · 5%
High Street
1.15 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

22.8 mi · 00h 26m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.4 mi
37.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lemon
00h 32m from Dayton
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dayton and Partly Cloudy near Auburn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.6 miles (75 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Lemon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.3 miles from Dayton and 23.3 miles from Auburn.

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

The direct path is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.08 one way or $12.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dayton and Partly Cloudy near Auburn.

Stop Ideas Near Lemon

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

45 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

46 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

70 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

105 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Auburn. Straight-line distance: 37.21 mi (59.89 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 Auburn

Township in Tuscarawas County, Ohio

Population1,043
Coordinates39.3911700, -84.7021700
Altitude242
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Auburn (-84.70217, 39.39117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.22 L · about $6.08
Round trip
$12.15
3.28 gal · 12.44 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.08 $12.15
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.96 $13.91
Premium $4.79 $7.86 $15.71
Diesel $4.30 $7.06 $14.12

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Auburn. The current time is 14:31:49.

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.