How far is Dayton, OH from Mason, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Mason, OH is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.63 mi
00h 43m
Flight
28.27 mi
45.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.27 mi
Kilometers
45.5 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.63 mi
Kilometers
54.12 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mason
Sun, Apr 19, 8:59 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Sun, Apr 19, 9:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-19T08:16
Arrive Mason
Sun, Apr 19, 8:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dayton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Franklin
OH

City in Warren County, Ohio, United States

From Dayton
16.8 mi
00h 21m
To Mason
16.8 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph W
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    27.4 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 129 West: Hamilton, Liberty Way

    2054 ft · 50 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Liberty Way

    2742 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Liberty Way

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Liberty Way

  13. 13

    Continue on Mason Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Mason Road

    35 m · 2 sec · Mason Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Mason Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Mason Road

    7 m · 1 sec · Mason Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Mason Road

    2211 ft · 48 sec · Mason Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1390 ft · 35 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street

    745 ft · 15 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right

    24 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
28.2 mi · 84%
Mason Road
1.9 mi · 6%
Liberty Way
1.66 mi · 5%
US 35 West
0.54 mi · 2%
West Main Street
0.4 mi · 1%
South Ludlow Street
0.4 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

27.4 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
28.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Franklin
00h 21m from Dayton
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dayton and Chance Rain Showers near Mason.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Dayton and 16.8 miles from Mason.

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

The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Chance Rain Showers near Mason.

Stop Ideas Near Franklin

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

53 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

55 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

72 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

111 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Mason. Straight-line distance: 28.27 mi (45.5 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Mason

City in Warren County, Ohio, USA

Population34,300
Coordinates39.3600600, -84.3099400
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Mason (-84.30994, 39.36006)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.49 L · about $4.41
Round trip
$8.82
2.38 gal · 8.98 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.41 $8.82
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.05 $10.10
Premium $4.79 $5.70 $11.40
Diesel $4.30 $5.12 $10.24

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 Mason. The current time is 08:16:08.

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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.