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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.02 mi
01h 06m
Flight
40.9 mi
65.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.9 mi
Kilometers
65.83 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.02 mi
Kilometers
74.06 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in De Graff
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-23T04:10
Arrive De Graff
Thu, Apr 23, 5:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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
Christiansburg
OH

Village in Champaign County, Ohio, United States

From Dayton
23.1 mi
00h 33m
To De Graff
23 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield

    43 m · 3 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Springfield

    1102 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10.8 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Turn straight

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto North Dayton-Lakeview Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · North Dayton-Lakeview Road

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 235

    17.3 mi · 26 min · State Route 235

  8. 8

    Continue on South Carlisle Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Carlisle Street

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 235

    2.4 mi · 4 min · State Route 235

  10. 10

    Continue on West Miami Street

    1 km · 1 min · West Miami Street

  11. 11

    Turn sharp left

    15 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and De Graff.

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
12 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 235
19.7 mi · 43%
SR 4 North
11 mi · 24%
North Dayton-Lakeview Road
6.77 mi · 15%
South Carlisle Street
1.12 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.78 mi · 2%
West Miami Street
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
40.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Christiansburg
00h 33m from Dayton
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Christiansburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall Bell
Scenic stop 11.9 mi away

Historic City Hall Bell

Springfield , OH
191 S Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45502
Historical landmark
Springfield City Hall
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

Springfield City Hall

Springfield , OH
76 E High St, Springfield, OH 45502
Rating 4.0/5 10 reviews City Hall,City government office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

88 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Connersville station

105 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

113 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

115 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and De Graff. Straight-line distance: 40.9 mi (65.83 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
De Graff

#2 De Graff

City in Minnesota

Population1,262
Coordinates40.3120000, -83.9157700
Altitude305
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: De Graff (-83.91577, 40.312)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.62 gal
6.15 L · about $6.00
Round trip
$12.00
3.24 gal · 12.3 L
Estimated CO2
14.4 kg one way
Round trip: 28.8 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and De Graff. The current time is 04:10:04.

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.