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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
55.47 mi
01h 14m
Flight
49.31 mi
79.36 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.31 mi
Kilometers
79.36 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
55.47 mi
Kilometers
89.27 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Covedale
Sun, Apr 19, 12:52 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-18T23:37
Arrive Covedale
Sun, Apr 19, 12:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dayton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Monroe
OH

City in Ohio, United States

From Dayton
27.8 mi
00h 37m
To Covedale
27.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    92 m · 12 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    156 m · 18 sec · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Ludlow Street

    2095 ft · 41 sec · South Ludlow Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 35 West: Eaton

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1326 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 75 North, SR 4 North: Cincinnati, Toledo

    628 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati

    2228 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    47.2 mi · 56 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 74 West, US 52 West, US 27 North: Indianapolis

    2761 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 74 West, US 52 West: Indianapolis

    781 ft · 19 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Northwest Expressway

    1 mi · 1 min · Northwest Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Montana Avenue

    1305 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Montana Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Montana Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Boudinot Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Boudinot Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Glenway Avenue

    1742 ft · 1 min · Glenway Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Sidney Road

    1082 ft · 38 sec · Sidney Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Covedale Avenue

    729 ft · 26 sec · Covedale Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Western Hills Avenue

    40 m · 6 sec · Western Hills Avenue

  20. 20

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
48 mi · 86%
Montana Avenue
2.56 mi · 5%
Boudinot Avenue
1.45 mi · 3%
Northwest Expressway
1.03 mi · 2%
I 74 West
0.67 mi · 1%
US 35 West
0.54 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.2 mi
49.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe
00h 37m from Dayton
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dayton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Covedale.

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Monroe and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center

Middletown , OH
800 Lafayette Ave, Middletown, OH 45044
Rating 4.3/5 11 reviews City Hall
Lebanon Taxation Department
Nearby stop 8.3 mi away

Lebanon Taxation Department

Lebanon , OH
50 S Broadway St, Lebanon, OH 45036
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monroe.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

39 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

40 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

70 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

101 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Covedale. Straight-line distance: 49.31 mi (79.36 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Covedale

#2 Covedale

Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio

Population6,447
Coordinates39.1211700, -84.6063300
Altitude270
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Covedale (-84.60633, 39.12117)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 89 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.96 gal
7.41 L · about $7.26
Round trip
$14.52
3.92 gal · 14.82 L
Estimated CO2
17.4 kg one way
Round trip: 34.8 kg / 77 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Covedale. The current time is 23:37:49.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.