How far is Dayton, OH from Fairfax, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Fairfax, OH is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m 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 08m.
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.
City in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Fairfax.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Fairfax.
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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
156 m · 18 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Ludlow Street
2095 ft · 41 sec · South Ludlow Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 35 West: Eaton
1509 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1326 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 75 North, SR 4 North: Cincinnati, Toledo
628 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati
2228 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 East: Columbus
2267 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 East: Columbus
1592 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
5.1 mi · 6 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71: Cincinnati, Columbus
1773 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 South: Cincinnati
1899 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Expressway
6.8 mi · 8 min · Northeast Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Red Bank Road, Fairfax
2842 ft · 1 min
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Continue on Red Bank Expressway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Red Bank Expressway
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Continue on Red Bank Road
103 m · 11 sec · Red Bank Road
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Turn left onto Brotherton Court
86 m · 8 sec · Brotherton Court
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Turn right
38 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Erie Avenue
41 m · 10 sec · Erie Avenue
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Turn left onto Murray Road
2426 ft · 2 min · Murray Road
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Turn right onto Germania Street
636 ft · 28 sec · Germania Street
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Continue on Bancroft Street
591 ft · 26 sec · Bancroft Street
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Turn slight right onto Watterson Road
678 ft · 33 sec · Watterson Road
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Turn right onto Elder Street
603 ft · 28 sec · Elder Street
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Turn right onto Germania Street
8 m · 1 sec · Germania Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Germania Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Fairfax.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
35 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dayton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfax.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Fairfax?
The road trip is about 53.3 miles (85.7 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.7 miles from Dayton and 26.6 miles from Fairfax.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.7 miles (70.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.97 one way or $13.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dayton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Fairfax.
Stop Ideas Near Monroe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center
Lebanon Taxation Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monroe.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Fairfax. Straight-line distance: 43.74 mi (70.39 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairfax
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 1,701 |
| Coordinates | 39.1453400, -84.3932700 |
| Altitude | 172 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfax (-84.39327, 39.14534)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 86 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 39m |
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 | $6.97 | $13.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $7.97 | $15.95 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $9.01 | $18.01 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $8.09 | $16.18 |
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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