How far is Dayton, OH from Eaton, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Eaton, OH is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Eaton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Eaton.
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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
993 ft · 26 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn right onto South Wilkinson Street
160 m · 22 sec · South Wilkinson Street
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
9.2 mi · 15 min · West 3rd Street
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Continue on Dayton Eaton Pike
2645 ft · 45 sec · Dayton Eaton Pike
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Continue on East Main Street
2617 ft · 46 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Dayton Eaton Pike
13.4 mi · 20 min · Dayton Eaton Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Eaton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Dayton Eaton Pike
Continue on Dayton Eaton Pike
13.4 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Dayton and Sunny near Eaton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Eaton?
The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.5 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
New Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Dayton and 12 miles from Eaton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Sunny near Eaton.
Stop Ideas Near New Lebanon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Dayton City Hall
Country Side Antiques
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Lebanon.
Connersville station
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Eaton. Straight-line distance: 23.66 mi (38.08 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Eaton
City in Ohio, US
| Population | 8,124 |
| Coordinates | 39.7439400, -84.6366200 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| Country | United States |
End: Eaton (-84.63662, 39.74394)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.61 | $7.21 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.07 | $8.14 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
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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