How far is Dayton, OH from Jersey, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Jersey, OH is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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
88.81 mi
01h 46m
Flight
80.44 mi
129.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.44 mi
Kilometers
129.46 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.81 mi
Kilometers
142.93 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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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 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-23T03:10
Arrive Jersey
Thu, Apr 23, 4:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Choctaw Lake
OH

Census-designated place in Madison County, Ohio

From Dayton
44.3 mi
00h 53m
To Jersey
44.5 mi
00h 53m

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
3 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10.4 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 62 East

    1097 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue on Havens Corners Road

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Havens Corners Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

    28 m · 2 sec · Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

    33 m · 2 sec · Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

    1 km · 57 sec · Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Morse Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Morse Road

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto Morse Road

    1850 ft · 31 sec · Morse Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morse Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Morse Road

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Morse Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Morse Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morse Road

    27 m · 2 sec · Morse Road

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Morse Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Morse Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Condit Drive Southwest

    33 m · 5 sec · Condit Drive Southwest

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Condit Drive Southwest

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
1 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 70 East
55 mi · 62%
SR 4 North
10.7 mi · 12%
I 670 East
10.5 mi · 12%
Morse Road
4.65 mi · 5%
Havens Corners Road
2.8 mi · 3%
Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road
2.37 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 70 East

Keep slight left

49.2 mi · 00h 53m

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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
80.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Choctaw Lake
00h 53m from Dayton
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dayton and Sunny near Jersey.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.8 miles (142.9 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Choctaw Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.3 miles from Dayton and 44.5 miles from Jersey.

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

The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.60 one way or $23.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Choctaw Lake

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 Choctaw Lake and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 4 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
South Vienna Town Hall
Meeting point 7.6 mi away

South Vienna Town Hall

South Vienna , OH
149 W Main St, South Vienna, OH 45369
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.9 mi away

Town Hall Emporium

Urbana , OH
5854 E State Rte 29, Urbana, OH 43078
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Antique store

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Choctaw Lake.

BUS

Columbus, OH

42 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Jersey. Straight-line distance: 80.44 mi (129.46 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 Jersey

Human settlement in United States of America

Population2,765
Coordinates40.0536700, -82.7232300
Altitude344
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Jersey (-82.72323, 40.05367)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.13 gal
11.86 L · about $11.60
Round trip
$23.19
6.26 gal · 23.72 L
Estimated CO2
27.8 kg one way
Round trip: 55.6 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $11.60 $23.19
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.28 $26.55
Premium $4.79 $14.99 $29.99
Diesel $4.30 $13.47 $26.94

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 Jersey. The current time is 03:10:34.

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.