How far is Dayton, OH from Highpoint, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Highpoint, OH is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.34 mi
00h 50m
Flight
33.59 mi
54.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.59 mi
Kilometers
54.06 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.34 mi
Kilometers
60.09 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Highpoint
Sat, Nov 7, 5:15 PM EST
Return by in Dayton
Sat, Nov 7, 6:06 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-11-07T16:25
Arrive Highpoint
Sat, Nov 7, 5:15 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dayton
9:30 PM EST
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
Franklin
OH

City in Warren County, Ohio, United States

From Dayton
18.7 mi
00h 25m
To Highpoint
18.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 4:00 PM EST
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
53°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    92 m · 12 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    156 m · 18 sec · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Ludlow Street

    2095 ft · 41 sec · South Ludlow Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 35 West: Eaton

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1326 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 75 North, SR 4 North: Cincinnati, Toledo

    628 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati

    2228 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    29.1 mi · 34 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Tylersville Road, Mason

    1501 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Tylersville Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Tylersville Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Butler Warren Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Butler Warren Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Butler Warren Road

    36 m · 2 sec · Butler Warren Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Butler Warren Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Butler Warren Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Butler Warren Road

    53 m · 3 sec · Butler Warren Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Butler Warren Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Butler Warren Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Fields Ertel Road

    971 ft · 27 sec · Fields Ertel Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto 4th Avenue

    1495 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 4th Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
29.9 mi · 80%
Butler Warren Road
4.14 mi · 11%
Tylersville Road
1.73 mi · 5%
US 35 West
0.54 mi · 1%
South Ludlow Street
0.4 mi · 1%
4th Avenue
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

29.1 mi · 00h 34m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
33.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 25m from Dayton
Leave By
4:48 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Dayton and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Highpoint.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 37.3 miles (60.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Dayton and 18.6 miles from Highpoint.

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

The direct path is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.17 one way or $10.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Dayton and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Highpoint.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Franklin, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

53 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

55 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

72 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

111 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Highpoint. Straight-line distance: 33.59 mi (54.06 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
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#2 Highpoint

Highpoint is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.2883900, -84.3502200
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Highpoint (-84.35022, 39.28839)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.32 gal
4.99 L · about $5.17
Round trip
$10.33
2.64 gal · 9.98 L
Estimated CO2
11.7 kg one way
Round trip: 23.5 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $5.17 $10.33
Mid-grade $4.50 $5.93 $11.87
Premium $5.04 $6.66 $13.32
Diesel $6.36 $8.39 $16.78

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Highpoint. The current time is 16:25:00.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.