How far is Dayton, OH from Fairfield Beach, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Fairfield Beach, OH is about 106.9 miles (172 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
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 Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Fairfield Beach.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Fairfield Beach.
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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
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
49.2 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight right to continue on West Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · West Freeway
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Continue on South Innerbelt
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt
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Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt
2008 ft · 31 sec · South Innerbelt
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Continue on East Freeway
24.8 mi · 28 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 37: Granville, Lancaster
1638 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right onto Lancaster Road Southwest
1.6 km · 1 min · Lancaster Road Southwest
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Continue on Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast
2.2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Blacklick-Eastern Road Northeast
1 mi · 2 min · Blacklick-Eastern Road Northeast
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Continue on Refugee Street
2524 ft · 55 sec · Refugee Street
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Turn right onto Lancaster Street
1499 ft · 30 sec · Lancaster Street
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Continue on Blacklick-Eastern Road Northeast
3 mi · 5 min · Blacklick-Eastern Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Shell Beach Road Northeast
1.3 mi · 3 min · Shell Beach Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Fairfield Beach Road Northeast
2517 ft · 1 min · Fairfield Beach Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Laurel Road Northeast
640 ft · 28 sec · Laurel Road Northeast
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Continue on Laural Road
695 ft · 30 sec · Laural Road
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Continue on Laurel Road Northeast
760 ft · 33 sec · Laurel Road Northeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Laurel Road Northeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Fairfield Beach.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 70 East
Keep slight left
49.2 mi · 00h 53m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Fairfield Beach.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Fairfield Beach?
The road trip is about 106.9 miles (172 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
West Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.3 miles from Dayton and 53.6 miles from Fairfield Beach.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.97 one way or $27.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Fairfield Beach.
Stop Ideas Near West Jefferson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
London City Hall
Old Hilliard
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Jefferson.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Fairfield Beach. Straight-line distance: 91.71 mi (147.59 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fairfield Beach
Census-designated place in Fairfield County, Ohio
| Population | 1,292 |
| Coordinates | 39.9159000, -82.4751600 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fairfield Beach (-82.47516, 39.9159)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $13.97 | $27.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $15.99 | $31.98 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $18.06 | $36.12 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.23 | $32.45 |
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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