How far is Dayton, OH from Clayton, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Clayton, OH is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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 02h 26m.
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 Clinton County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Clayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Clayton.
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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 straight toward US 35 East: Xenia
2382 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
16.4 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Home Avenue, Wilmington
1437 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right
14.8 mi · 22 min
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Take the ramp left toward SR 73 East: Hillsboro
1451 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilmington Bypass
14 mi · 18 min · Wilmington Bypass
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Continue on High Street
9.4 mi · 14 min · High Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
710 ft · 16 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South High Street
1925 ft · 42 sec · South High Street
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Turn left onto Muntz Street
711 ft · 16 sec · Muntz Street
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Turn right onto South East Street
1507 ft · 25 sec · South East Street
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Continue on West Union Pike
28.6 mi · 43 min · West Union Pike
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Turn right onto West Main Street
791 ft · 11 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on South Manchester Street
4.6 mi · 6 min · South Manchester Street
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 4 min
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Turn sharp right onto Clayton Pike
1.6 mi · 4 min · Clayton Pike
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Clayton Pike
1.5 mi · 6 min · Clayton Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clayton Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Clayton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
West Union Pike
Continue on West Union Pike
28.6 mi · 00h 43m
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 Mostly Sunny near Clayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Clayton?
The road trip is about 96.2 miles (154.8 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
New Vienna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.1 miles from Dayton and 48.1 miles from Clayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.4 miles (121.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.56 one way or $25.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Clayton.
Stop Ideas Near New Vienna
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 New Vienna.
Cincinnati, OH
Maysville
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Clayton. Straight-line distance: 75.39 mi (121.33 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clayton
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,574 |
| Coordinates | 38.7436800, -83.6754700 |
| Altitude | 288 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clayton (-83.67547, 38.74368)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 155 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 12m |
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 | $12.56 | $25.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $14.38 | $28.76 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $16.24 | $32.48 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $14.59 | $29.18 |
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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