How far is Dayton, OH from Cleves, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Cleves, OH is about 59.7 miles (96 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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 15m.
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.
Census-designated place in Butler County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Cleves.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Cleves.
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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
34.8 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit right toward I 275: Indianapolis
1.5 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
15.7 mi · 18 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 128: Cleves, Hamilton
1672 ft · 49 sec
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Turn left onto Hamilton Cleves Pike
5.1 mi · 9 min · Hamilton Cleves Pike
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Turn left onto Cincinnati Louisville Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Cincinnati Louisville Road
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Turn left onto West State Road
99 m · 10 sec · West State Road
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Turn right onto South Miami Avenue
61 m · 5 sec · South Miami Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Miami Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Cleves.
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 South
Merge slight left
34.8 mi · 00h 40m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Cleves?
The road trip is about 59.7 miles (96 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Wetherington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Dayton and 29.8 miles from Cleves.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 50.9 miles (81.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.82 one way or $15.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Wetherington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center
Lebanon Taxation Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wetherington.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Cleves. Straight-line distance: 50.87 mi (81.86 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Cleves
Human settlement
| Population | 3,363 |
| Coordinates | 39.1617200, -84.7491200 |
| Altitude | 151 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cleves (-84.74912, 39.16172)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 96 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.82 | $15.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $8.95 | $17.90 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $10.11 | $20.21 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $9.08 | $18.16 |
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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