How far is Dayton, OH from Clinton, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Clinton, OH is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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 00h 56m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Clinton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Clinton.
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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
3.1 mi · 4 min · Wilmington Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22, SR 3: Washington Court House, Wilmington
1518 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left
1.6 km · 2 min
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Turn left onto Stone Road
3238 ft · 1 min · Stone Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stone Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Clinton.
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.
US 35 East
Merge slight left
16.4 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.
Sunny leaving Dayton and Sunny near Clinton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Clinton?
The road trip is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Xenia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.8 miles from Dayton and 18.8 miles from Clinton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.93 one way or $9.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Sunny near Clinton.
Stop Ideas Near Xenia
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 Xenia.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Columbus, OH
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Clinton. Straight-line distance: 30.96 mi (49.83 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Clinton
City and the county seat of Clinton County, Iowa
| Population | 1,206 |
| Coordinates | 39.4658900, -83.7515900 |
| Altitude | 318 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clinton (-83.75159, 39.46589)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 61 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $4.93 | $9.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.64 | $11.28 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.37 | $12.74 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $5.72 | $11.45 |
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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