How far is Dayton, OH from Fort Loramie, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Fort Loramie, OH is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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
46.28 mi
01h 02m
Flight
42.05 mi
67.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.05 mi
Kilometers
67.68 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.28 mi
Kilometers
74.48 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fort Loramie
Sat, Apr 18, 1:31 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Sat, Apr 18, 2:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-18T00:29
Arrive Fort Loramie
Sat, Apr 18, 1:31 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 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
Troy
OH

City in Miami County, Ohio, United States

From Dayton
23.2 mi
00h 31m
To Fort Loramie
23.1 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SW
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Fort Loramie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Fort Loramie.

  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 left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

    1458 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    27.1 mi · 30 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 36: Urbana, Piqua

    1349 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East Ash Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East Ash Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    756 ft · 20 sec · Spring Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East North Street

    115 m · 9 sec · East North Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    554 ft · 12 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Riverside Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Riverside Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Broadway Street

    15.8 mi · 25 min · Broadway Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Elm Street

    38 m · 3 sec · Elm Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Elm Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Fort Loramie.

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
27.4 mi · 59%
Broadway Street
15.8 mi · 34%
East Ash Street
1.06 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.78 mi · 2%
Riverside Drive
0.68 mi · 1%
US 36
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

27.1 mi · 00h 30m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
00h 31m from Dayton
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dayton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Loramie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Fort Loramie?

The road trip is about 46.3 miles (74.5 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Dayton and 23.1 miles from Fort Loramie.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.04 one way or $12.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Dayton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Fort Loramie.

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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 Troy and the surrounding midpoint area.
B & D Pizza & Subs
Food stop 14.1 mi away

B & D Pizza & Subs

Gettysburg , OH
130 E Main St, Gettysburg, OH 45328, United States
Rating 4.8/5 38 reviews Pizza restaurant,Italian restaurant
Gettysburg Community Park
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Gettysburg Community Park

Bradford , OH
8191 New Harrison-Bradford Rd, Bradford, OH 45308, United States
Rating 4.4/5 7 reviews Park
Tipp City Hall
Meeting point 8.6 mi away

Tipp City Hall

Tipp City , OH
260 S Garber Dr, Tipp City, OH 45371
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City Hall
Lazy R Campground
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

Lazy R Campground

Bradford , OH
8714 Old US Rte 36, Bradford, OH 45308, United States
Rating 4.3/5 66 reviews Campground

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Connersville station

91 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

103 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

107 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

108 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Fort Loramie. Straight-line distance: 42.05 mi (67.68 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Fort Loramie

#2 Fort Loramie

City in Shelby County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,537
Coordinates40.3514400, -84.3738400
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Fort Loramie (-84.37384, 40.35144)

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
1.63 gal
6.18 L · about $6.04
Round trip
$12.08
3.26 gal · 12.36 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.04 $12.08
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.91 $13.83
Premium $4.79 $7.81 $15.62
Diesel $4.30 $7.02 $14.03

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Fort Loramie. The current time is 00:29:22.

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.