How far is Dayton, OH from Blanchester, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Blanchester, OH is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 24m 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 12m.
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.
Village in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Blanchester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Blanchester.
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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 slight right toward US 35 West: Eaton
1509 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1326 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 75 North, SR 4 North: Cincinnati, Toledo
628 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati
2228 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Austin Boulevard
1726 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Austin Boulevard
2423 ft · 52 sec · Austin Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto SR 741 South
1055 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto North Springboro Pike
3273 ft · 58 sec · North Springboro Pike
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Central Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Bunnell Hill Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Bunnell Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 48
3.3 mi · 5 min · State Route 48
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Turn left onto Miller Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Miller Road
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Continue on Bypass 48
1.5 mi · 2 min · Bypass 48
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48 North, SR 123
1119 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 48 North, SR 123
29 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto East Main Street
5.1 mi · 8 min · East Main Street
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Turn right
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto East Pike Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · East Pike Street
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 14 min
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 2 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Blanchester.
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.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Dayton and Sunny near Blanchester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Blanchester?
The road trip is about 45.8 miles (73.7 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?
Utica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.9 miles from Dayton and 22.9 miles from Blanchester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.9 miles (54.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $12.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Sunny near Blanchester.
Stop Ideas Near Utica
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 Utica.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Blanchester. Straight-line distance: 33.95 mi (54.64 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Blanchester
Village in the United States
| Population | 4,256 |
| Coordinates | 39.2931200, -83.9888200 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blanchester (-83.98882, 39.29312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.87 | $13.74 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $7.76 | $15.52 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.97 | $13.94 |
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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