How far is Dayton, OH from Fort Recovery, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Fort Recovery, OH is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Fort Recovery.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Fort Recovery.
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Start on South Main Street
757 ft · 30 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
2417 ft · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue on West 2nd Street
668 ft · 13 sec · West 2nd Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
116 m · 7 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on Salem Avenue
11.4 mi · 17 min · Salem Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
1806 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
22.2 mi · 26 min
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Turn right onto Pine Street
1669 ft · 34 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
2105 ft · 36 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on South Broadway
1385 ft · 24 sec · South Broadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Broadway
50 m · 3 sec · South Broadway
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Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway
1515 ft · 29 sec · South Broadway
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Turn left onto North Main Street
677 ft · 13 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Wayne Street
630 ft · 11 sec · Wayne Street
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Turn left onto Union Street
731 ft · 13 sec · Union Street
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Turn right onto Fort Recovery Road
22.2 mi · 39 min · Fort Recovery Road
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Turn right onto South Elm Street
1376 ft · 29 sec · South Elm Street
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Turn right onto East Butler Street
25 m · 2 sec · East Butler Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Butler Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Fort Recovery.
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 49 North
Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
22.2 mi · 00h 26m
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 Mostly Sunny near Fort Recovery.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Fort Recovery?
The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Arcanum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.4 miles from Dayton and 29.4 miles from Fort Recovery.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.71 one way or $15.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Fort Recovery.
Stop Ideas Near Arcanum
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Darke County Visitors Bureau
Advance America
Greenville City Hall
Arcanum Community of Faith Church
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arcanum.
Connersville station
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Fort Recovery. Straight-line distance: 54.74 mi (88.1 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fort Recovery
Village in Ohio, USA
| Population | 1,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.4128200, -84.7763500 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fort Recovery (-84.77635, 40.41282)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $7.71 | $15.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $8.82 | $17.65 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $9.96 | $19.93 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $8.95 | $17.90 |
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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