How far is Dayton, OH from Gratis, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Gratis, OH is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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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
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City in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Gratis.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Gratis.
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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
2995 ft · 1 min · West 4th Street
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Turn straight onto West 5th Street
674 ft · 12 sec · West 5th Street
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Continue on Norwood Avenue
921 ft · 20 sec · Norwood Avenue
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Continue on Germantown Street
2.9 mi · 5 min · Germantown Street
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Continue on Germantown Pike
1.6 km · 1 min · Germantown Pike
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Continue on Germantown Street
5.6 mi · 8 min · Germantown Street
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Continue on Dayton Germantown Pike
2.3 mi · 3 min · Dayton Germantown Pike
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Continue straight
2858 ft · 52 sec
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Turn right onto East Market Street
9.5 mi · 17 min · East Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West South Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Gratis.
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.
East Market Street
Turn right onto East Market Street
9.45 mi · 00h 17m
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 Gratis.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Gratis?
The road trip is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Germantown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from Dayton and 11.4 miles from Gratis.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.96 one way or $5.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Sunny near Gratis.
Stop Ideas Near Germantown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Germantown.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Gratis. Straight-line distance: 19.42 mi (31.25 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Gratis
Township in Preble County, Ohio
| Population | 847 |
| Coordinates | 39.6478300, -84.5271700 |
| Altitude | 268 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gratis (-84.52717, 39.64783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.96 | $5.93 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.39 | $6.79 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.44 | $6.89 |
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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