How far is Dayton, OH from Fairborn, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Fairborn, OH is about 12 miles (19.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Montgomery, Miami and Greene counties in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Fairborn.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Fairborn.
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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
5.1 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 444: Fairborn
2882 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn right
88 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Kauffman Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Kauffman Avenue
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Continue on South Central Avenue
1837 ft · 47 sec · South Central Avenue
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Turn right onto East Dayton Drive
129 m · 17 sec · East Dayton Drive
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Turn left onto South Pleasant Street
640 ft · 30 sec · South Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto Tacoma Lane
22 m · 5 sec · Tacoma Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Tacoma Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Fairborn.
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.
SR 4 North
Merge slight left
5.06 mi · 00h 06m
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 Fairborn.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Fairborn?
The road trip is about 12 miles (19.3 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Huber Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Dayton and 6 miles from Fairborn.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.56 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Sunny near Fairborn.
Stop Ideas Near Huber Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
City of Riverside Administration Offices
Town Hall Theatre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Huber Heights.
Cincinnati, OH
Connersville station
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Fairborn. Straight-line distance: 10.1 mi (16.25 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairborn
City in Ohio, USA
| Population | 33,990 |
| Coordinates | 39.8208900, -84.0193800 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairborn (-84.01938, 39.82089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.56 | $3.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $1.78 | $3.56 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $1.81 | $3.62 |
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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