How far is Dayton, OH from Bellbrook, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Bellbrook, OH is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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
12.3 mi
00h 22m
Flight
10.67 mi
17.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.67 mi
Kilometers
17.17 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.3 mi
Kilometers
19.8 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bellbrook
Sun, May 3, 4:42 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Sun, May 3, 5:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-05-03T04:20
Arrive Bellbrook
Sun, May 3, 4:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 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
Kettering
OH

The most populous city in Montgomery County, Ohio.

From Dayton
6.2 mi
00h 11m
To Bellbrook
6.2 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 15 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 18 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    68 m · 10 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1788 ft · 39 sec · East 3rd Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wayne Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Wayne Avenue

  4. 4

    Keep slight right to continue on Wilmington Pike

    2950 ft · 54 sec · Wilmington Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Wilmington Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Wilmington Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Wilmington Pike

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Wilmington Pike

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Feedwire Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Feedwire Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Upper Bellbrook Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Upper Bellbrook Road

  9. 9

    Continue on North Main Street

    1840 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Wilmington Pike
4.79 mi · 39%
Feedwire Road
2.19 mi · 18%
Wayne Avenue
1.87 mi · 15%
Wilmington Avenue
1.64 mi · 13%
Upper Bellbrook Road
1.08 mi · 9%
North Main Street
0.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Wilmington Pike

Continue on Wilmington Pike

4.23 mi · 00h 07m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
10.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kettering
00h 11m from Dayton
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Dayton and Sunny near Bellbrook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Kettering is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Dayton and 6.2 miles from Bellbrook.

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

The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.59 one way or $3.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Dayton and Sunny near Bellbrook.

Stop Ideas Near Kettering

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 Kettering and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 10.6 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 6.4 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
Town Hall Theatre
Nearby stop 4.4 mi away

Town Hall Theatre

Centerville , OH
27 N Main St, Centerville, OH 45459
Rating 4.8/5 43 reviews Performing arts theater,Movie theater

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

71 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

73 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

83 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Bellbrook. Straight-line distance: 10.67 mi (17.17 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Bellbrook

City in Greene County, Ohio, United States

Population7,383
Coordinates39.6356200, -84.0707700
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Bellbrook (-84.07077, 39.63562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.43 gal
1.64 L · about $1.59
Round trip
$3.19
0.86 gal · 3.28 L
Estimated CO2
3.8 kg one way
Round trip: 7.6 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $1.59 $3.19
Mid-grade $4.24 $1.82 $3.65
Premium $4.79 $2.06 $4.12
Diesel $4.30 $1.85 $3.70

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 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Bellbrook. The current time is 04:20:06.

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.