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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census-designated place in Madison County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield
43 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Springfield
1102 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
49.2 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
6.1 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 62 East
1097 ft · 14 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Continue on Havens Corners Road
2.8 mi · 4 min · Havens Corners Road
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Turn left onto Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road
28 m · 2 sec · Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road
33 m · 2 sec · Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road
1 km · 57 sec · Reynoldsburg - New Albany Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Morse Road
7 m · 1 sec · Morse Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Morse Road
1850 ft · 31 sec · Morse Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morse Road
34 m · 2 sec · Morse Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Morse Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Morse Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morse Road
27 m · 2 sec · Morse Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Morse Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Morse Road
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Turn left onto Condit Drive Southwest
33 m · 5 sec · Condit Drive Southwest
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
London City Hall
South Vienna Town Hall
Town Hall Emporium
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Choctaw Lake.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Jersey. Straight-line distance: 80.44 mi (129.46 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jersey
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 2,765 |
| Coordinates | 40.0536700, -82.7232300 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jersey (-82.72323, 40.05367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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