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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
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.
City in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on South Main Street
92 m · 12 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
156 m · 18 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Ludlow Street
2095 ft · 41 sec · South Ludlow Street
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 35 West: Eaton
1509 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1326 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 75 North, SR 4 North: Cincinnati, Toledo
628 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati
2228 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
22.8 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 63: Monroe, Lebanon
1403 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 63 West: Monroe
700 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Hamilton Lebanon Road East
4.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Lebanon Road East
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Middletown
872 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
80 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Hamilton Middletown Road
6.5 mi · 8 min · Hamilton Middletown Road
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Continue on Fairgrove Avenue
3235 ft · 44 sec · Fairgrove Avenue
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Continue on North Erie Boulevard
3253 ft · 51 sec · North Erie Boulevard
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Turn right onto High Street
1 mi · 2 min · High Street
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Continue on Main Street
3199 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Millville Avenue
4.7 mi · 8 min · Millville Avenue
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Turn left onto Walnut Street
1540 ft · 35 sec · Walnut Street
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Turn right onto High Street
773 ft · 16 sec · High Street
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Continue on Hamilton Scipio Road
7.4 mi · 13 min · Hamilton Scipio Road
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Turn left onto California Road
3 mi · 7 min · California Road
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Turn right onto Okeana–Drewsburg Road
37 m · 3 sec · Okeana–Drewsburg Road
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monroe.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Macedonia. Straight-line distance: 42.89 mi (69.02 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Macedonia
City in Summit County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 12,029 |
| Coordinates | 39.3486700, -84.7957900 |
| Altitude | 267 |
| Country | United States |
End: Macedonia (-84.79579, 39.34867)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 88 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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