How far is Dayton, OH from Greenville, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Greenville, OH is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
35.72 mi
00h 47m
Flight
33.34 mi
53.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.34 mi
Kilometers
53.65 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.72 mi
Kilometers
57.49 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Greenville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:50 PM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Sun, Apr 19, 12:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-18T23:03
Arrive Greenville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 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
Phillipsburg
OH

Human settlement in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States of America

From Dayton
17.8 mi
00h 23m
To Greenville
17.9 mi
00h 23m

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
74°F
Saturday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 21 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Greenville.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    757 ft · 30 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    2417 ft · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    668 ft · 13 sec · West 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West 1st Street

    116 m · 7 sec · West 1st Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Salem Avenue

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Salem Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville

    1806 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville

    22.2 mi · 26 min

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    1669 ft · 34 sec · Pine Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    2105 ft · 36 sec · Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on South Broadway

    1385 ft · 24 sec · South Broadway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Public Square

    15 m · 1 sec · Public Square

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Public Square

    35 m · 8 sec · Public Square

  13. 13

    Turn left

    11 m · 3 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 49 North
22.6 mi · 63%
Salem Avenue
11.4 mi · 32%
West 2nd Street
0.58 mi · 2%
Washington Avenue
0.4 mi · 1%
Pine Street
0.32 mi · 1%
South Broadway
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
33.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Phillipsburg
00h 23m from Dayton
Leave By
4:56 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 Greenville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Greenville?

The road trip is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Phillipsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Dayton and 17.9 miles from Greenville.

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

The direct path is about 33.4 miles (53.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.67 one way or $9.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 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 Greenville.

Stop Ideas Near Phillipsburg

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 Phillipsburg and the surrounding midpoint area.
B & D Pizza & Subs
Food stop 13.7 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
Bear's Mill
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

Bear's Mill

Greenville , OH
6450 Arcanum Bears Mill Rd, Greenville, OH 45331, United States
Rating 4.7/5 204 reviews Non-profit organization,Tourist attraction
City Of Brookville
Meeting point 6.1 mi away

City Of Brookville

Brookville , OH
301 Sycamore St, Brookville, OH 45309
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City Hall
Church of God
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

Church of God

Greenville , OH
5065 OH-49, Greenville, OH 45331, United States
Rating 4.8/5 71 reviews Church

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Connersville station

69 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

89 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

90 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Greenville. Straight-line distance: 33.34 mi (53.65 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Greenville

#2 Greenville

City in Darke County, Ohio, United States

Population12,627
Coordinates40.1028300, -84.6330100
Altitude318
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Greenville (-84.63301, 40.10283)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.77 L · about $4.67
Round trip
$9.34
2.52 gal · 9.54 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.67 $9.34
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.34 $10.69
Premium $4.79 $6.04 $12.07
Diesel $4.30 $5.42 $10.85

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Greenville. The current time is 23:03:18.

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.