How far is Dayton, OH from Macedonia, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Macedonia, OH is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 43m 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
54.53 mi
01h 21m
Flight
42.89 mi
69.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.89 mi
Kilometers
69.02 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.53 mi
Kilometers
87.76 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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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 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Macedonia
Sat, Apr 18, 11:27 PM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Sun, Apr 19, 12:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-18T22:05
Arrive Macedonia
Sat, Apr 18, 11:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:22 AM to 11:22 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:46 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
Monroe
OH

City in Ohio, United States

From Dayton
27.3 mi
00h 40m
To Macedonia
27.3 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    22.8 mi · 26 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 63 West: Monroe

    700 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Hamilton Lebanon Road East

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Lebanon Road East

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Middletown

    872 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    80 m · 7 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Hamilton Middletown Road

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Middletown Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Fairgrove Avenue

    3235 ft · 44 sec · Fairgrove Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on North Erie Boulevard

    3253 ft · 51 sec · North Erie Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto High Street

    1 mi · 2 min · High Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    3199 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Millville Avenue

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Millville Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Walnut Street

    1540 ft · 35 sec · Walnut Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto High Street

    773 ft · 16 sec · High Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Hamilton Scipio Road

    7.4 mi · 13 min · Hamilton Scipio Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto California Road

    3 mi · 7 min · California Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Okeana–Drewsburg Road

    37 m · 3 sec · Okeana–Drewsburg Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Okeana–Drewsburg Road

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
23.5 mi · 43%
Hamilton Scipio Road
7.39 mi · 14%
Hamilton Middletown Road
6.5 mi · 12%
Millville Avenue
4.66 mi · 9%
Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.47 mi · 8%
California Road
2.97 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

22.8 mi · 00h 26m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe
00h 40m from Dayton
Leave By
3:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dayton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Macedonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?

Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Dayton and 27.3 miles from Macedonia.

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

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.11 one way or $14.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Dayton and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Macedonia.

Stop Ideas Near Monroe

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

39 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

40 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

70 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

101 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Macedonia. Straight-line distance: 42.89 mi (69.02 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Macedonia

#2 Macedonia

City in Summit County, Ohio, United States

Population12,029
Coordinates39.3486700, -84.7957900
Altitude267
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Macedonia (-84.79579, 39.34867)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.28 L · about $7.11
Round trip
$14.23
3.84 gal · 14.56 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.11 $14.23
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.14 $16.29
Premium $4.79 $9.20 $18.39
Diesel $4.30 $8.26 $16.53

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Macedonia. The current time is 22:05:26.

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.