How far is Dayton, OH from Danville, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Danville, OH is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 37m.
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 San Joaquin County, California
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Danville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Danville.
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Start on South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield
43 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Springfield
1102 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
49.2 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North, SR 161: Easton Way
108 m · 9 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North
2707 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway
2.2 mi · 3 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Morse Road
1350 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right onto Morse Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Morse Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Johnstown Road
75 m · 4 sec · Johnstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road
34 m · 2 sec · Johnstown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road
1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street
30 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 51 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Johnstown Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Johnstown Road
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Continue on Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
3.2 mi · 4 min · Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
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Continue on West Coshocton Street
1.8 mi · 2 min · West Coshocton Street
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Continue on Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
15.6 mi · 18 min · Johnstown-Utica Road Northwest
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Continue on Millersburg Road
4 mi · 6 min · Millersburg Road
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Continue on West Liberty Street
1666 ft · 34 sec · West Liberty Street
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Turn left onto North Market Street
1277 ft · 22 sec · North Market Street
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Continue on Millersburg Road
12.9 mi · 19 min · Millersburg Road
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Continue on South Market Street
2521 ft · 44 sec · South Market Street
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Turn right onto East Rambo Street
19 m · 3 sec · East Rambo Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Rambo Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Danville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 70 East
Keep slight left
49.2 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy leaving Dayton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Danville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Danville?
The road trip is about 128.3 miles (206.4 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Lincoln Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64 miles from Dayton and 64.2 miles from Danville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.6 miles (181.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.02 one way or $36.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy around Dayton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Danville.
Stop Ideas Near Lincoln Village
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 Lincoln Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Danville. Straight-line distance: 112.62 mi (181.24 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Danville
Situated within the rolling rural landscape of northeastern Knox County in central Ohio, this village rests at an elevation of approximately 994 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4475600, -82.2601600 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| Country | United States |
End: Danville (-82.26016, 40.44756)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 206 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $3.98 | $18.02 | $36.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $20.67 | $41.33 |
| Premium | $5.10 | $23.11 | $46.22 |
| Diesel | $6.39 | $28.95 | $57.90 |
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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