How far is Dayton, OH from Bradford, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Bradford, OH is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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 00h 47m.
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.
City in Miami County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Bradford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Bradford.
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Start on South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield
43 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo
1458 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 41: Covington, Troy
1035 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto West Main Street
7.9 mi · 12 min · West Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South High Street
2477 ft · 54 sec · South High Street
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
4.1 mi · 6 min · West Broadway Street
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Turn right
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto East Main Street
10 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Bradford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
20.1 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Dayton and Sunny near Bradford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Bradford?
The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Dayton and 17.5 miles from Bradford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.7 miles (46.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dayton and Sunny near Bradford.
Stop Ideas Near Troy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Huber Heights City Hall
First Baptist Church
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Troy.
Connersville station
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Bradford. Straight-line distance: 28.74 mi (46.25 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bradford
Village in Darke and Miami counties, Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,871 |
| Coordinates | 40.1322700, -84.4307800 |
| Altitude | 301 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bradford (-84.43078, 40.13227)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $4.59 | $9.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.26 | $10.52 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.34 | $10.67 |
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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