How far is Dayton, OH from Jeffersonville, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Jeffersonville, OH is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
42.22 mi
00h 54m
Flight
34.16 mi
54.97 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.16 mi
Kilometers
54.97 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.22 mi
Kilometers
67.94 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jeffersonville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-23T04:11
Arrive Jeffersonville
Thu, Apr 23, 5:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 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
Wilberforce
OH

Census-designated place in Ohio, USA

From Dayton
21.1 mi
00h 27m
To Jeffersonville
21.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 straight toward US 35 East: Xenia

    2382 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    33.9 mi · 42 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 71 North: Columbus

    1677 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 41, SR 734: Jeffersonville, South Solon

    1552 ft · 44 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue on South Main Street

    1187 ft · 29 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West High Street

    66 m · 7 sec · West High Street

  13. 13

    Turn right

    10 m · 2 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 Jeffersonville.

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
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 35 East
34.3 mi · 81%
I 71 North
3.9 mi · 9%
SR 435
1.67 mi · 4%
South Ludlow Street
0.4 mi · 1%
SR 41
0.29 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.28 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 35 East

Merge slight left

33.9 mi · 00h 42m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8 mi
34.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilberforce
00h 27m from Dayton
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dayton and Sunny near Jeffersonville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Wilberforce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Dayton and 21.1 miles from Jeffersonville.

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

The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55 km), while the road route adds roughly 8 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Sunny near Jeffersonville.

Stop Ideas Near Wilberforce

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wilberforce, 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 Wilberforce.

BUS

Columbus, OH

80 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

86 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

89 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

108 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Jeffersonville. Straight-line distance: 34.16 mi (54.97 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 Jeffersonville

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

Population1,168
Coordinates39.6536700, -83.5638100
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Jeffersonville (-83.56381, 39.65367)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.64 L · about $5.52
Round trip
$11.04
2.98 gal · 11.28 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.52 $11.04
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.32 $12.64
Premium $4.79 $7.14 $14.27
Diesel $4.30 $6.41 $12.83

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Jeffersonville. The current time is 04:11:40.

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.