How far is Dayton, OH from De Graff, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to De Graff, OH is about 46 miles (74.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
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.
Village in Champaign County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and De Graff.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and De Graff.
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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
10.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn straight
5.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn straight onto North Dayton-Lakeview Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · North Dayton-Lakeview Road
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Continue on State Route 235
17.3 mi · 26 min · State Route 235
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Continue on South Carlisle Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Carlisle Street
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Continue on State Route 235
2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 235
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Continue on West Miami Street
1 km · 1 min · West Miami Street
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Turn sharp left
15 m · 4 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and De Graff.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 235
Continue on State Route 235
17.3 mi · 00h 26m
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 Mostly Sunny near De Graff.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to De Graff?
The road trip is about 46 miles (74.1 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?
Christiansburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Dayton and 23 miles from De Graff.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 40.9 miles (65.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 4:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.00 one way or $12.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Mostly Sunny near De Graff.
Stop Ideas Near Christiansburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall Bell
Springfield City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Christiansburg.
Columbus, OH
Connersville station
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and De Graff. Straight-line distance: 40.9 mi (65.83 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 De Graff
City in Minnesota
| Population | 1,262 |
| Coordinates | 40.3120000, -83.9157700 |
| Altitude | 305 |
| Country | United States |
End: De Graff (-83.91577, 40.312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $6.00 | $12.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.87 | $13.74 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $7.76 | $15.52 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.97 | $13.94 |
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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