How far is Dayton, OH from Covedale, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Covedale, OH is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Covedale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Covedale.
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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
47.2 mi · 56 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West, US 52 West, US 27 North: Indianapolis
2761 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West, US 52 West: Indianapolis
781 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northwest Expressway
1 mi · 1 min · Northwest Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Montana Avenue
1305 ft · 37 sec
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Turn left onto Montana Avenue
2.3 mi · 5 min · Montana Avenue
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Turn left onto Boudinot Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Boudinot Avenue
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Turn left onto Glenway Avenue
1742 ft · 1 min · Glenway Avenue
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Turn right onto Sidney Road
1082 ft · 38 sec · Sidney Road
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Turn left onto Covedale Avenue
729 ft · 26 sec · Covedale Avenue
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Turn left onto Western Hills Avenue
40 m · 6 sec · Western Hills Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Western Hills Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Covedale.
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
47.2 mi · 00h 56m
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 Covedale?
The road trip is about 55.5 miles (89.3 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Dayton and 27.7 miles from Covedale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.26 one way or $14.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Dayton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Covedale.
Stop Ideas Near Monroe
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 Monroe.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Covedale. Straight-line distance: 49.31 mi (79.36 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Covedale
Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio
| Population | 6,447 |
| Coordinates | 39.1211700, -84.6063300 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Covedale (-84.60633, 39.12117)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.26 | $14.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $8.31 | $16.63 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $9.39 | $18.78 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $8.44 | $16.87 |
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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