How far is Dayton, OH from Holiday Valley, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Holiday Valley, OH is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.19 mi
00h 24m
Flight
13.61 mi
21.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.61 mi
Kilometers
21.91 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.19 mi
Kilometers
26.06 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Holiday Valley
Tue, Jun 2, 5:29 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Tue, Jun 2, 5:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-06-02T05:05
Arrive Holiday Valley
Tue, Jun 2, 5:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:24 AM to 7:24 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dayton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Fairborn
OH

City in Ohio, USA

From Dayton
8.1 mi
00h 12m
To Holiday Valley
8.1 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph NE
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Jun 2 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Holiday Valley.

  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 right to continue on SR 4 North: Springfield

    1102 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    599 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    792 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Chambersburg Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Chambersburg Road

  8. 8

    Turn sharp left onto North Broad Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Springfield Road

    1408 ft · 26 sec · Springfield Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Dayton Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Dayton Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Wescott Avenue

    1149 ft · 56 sec · Wescott Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Waverly Street

    108 m · 16 sec · Waverly Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Waverly Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 4 North
9.6 mi · 59%
Chambersburg Road
2.45 mi · 15%
North Broad Street
1.61 mi · 10%
Dayton Road
1.18 mi · 7%
South Main Street
0.78 mi · 5%
Springfield Road
0.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

SR 4 North

Merge slight left

9.13 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.6 mi
13.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairborn
00h 12m from Dayton
Leave By
7:42 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dayton and Mostly Clear near Holiday Valley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Holiday Valley?

The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Fairborn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Dayton and 8.1 miles from Holiday Valley.

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

The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.11 one way or $4.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Mostly Clear near Holiday Valley.

Stop Ideas Near Fairborn

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 Fairborn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 6 mi away

Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton

Dayton , OH
6196 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414, United States
Rating 4.4/5 3,718 reviews Tourist attraction,Bar & grill,Children's party service,Go-kart track,Laser tag center,Miniature golf course,Party planner,Restaurant,Amusement center,Video arcade
City of Riverside Administration Offices
Meeting point 3.3 mi away

City of Riverside Administration Offices

Riverside , OH
5200 Springfield St #100, Riverside, OH 45431
Rating 3.1/5 8 reviews City government office
Town Hall Theatre
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Town Hall Theatre

Centerville , OH
27 N Main St, Centerville, OH 45459
Rating 4.8/5 43 reviews Performing arts theater,Movie theater

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

89 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

90 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

91 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

97 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Holiday Valley. Straight-line distance: 13.61 mi (21.91 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Holiday Valley

#2 Holiday Valley

Census-designated place in Clark County, Ohio

Population1,510
Coordinates39.8561700, -83.9685400
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Holiday Valley (-83.96854, 39.85617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.16 L · about $2.11
Round trip
$4.22
1.14 gal · 4.32 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $2.11 $4.22
Mid-grade $4.24 $2.42 $4.84
Premium $4.79 $2.73 $5.46
Diesel $4.30 $2.45 $4.91

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 · Jun 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Holiday Valley. The current time is 05:05:20.

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.