How far is Dayton, OH from Mayfield, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Mayfield, OH is about 24.2 miles (39 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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
24.26 mi
00h 32m
Flight
20.64 mi
33.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.64 mi
Kilometers
33.22 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.26 mi
Kilometers
39.04 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mayfield
Sat, Apr 18, 1:03 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Sat, Apr 18, 1:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-18T00:30
Arrive Mayfield
Sat, Apr 18, 1:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dayton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Five Points
OH

Town in Alabama, United States

From Dayton
12.1 mi
00h 16m
To Mayfield
12.1 mi
00h 16m

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
74°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19 mi · 22 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 122: Middletown

    2049 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Kensington Street

    81 m · 13 sec · Kensington Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Kensington Street

    916 ft · 45 sec · Kensington Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Sheffield Street

    1195 ft · 52 sec · Sheffield Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sheffield Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
19.8 mi · 81%
US 35 West
0.54 mi · 2%
South Ludlow Street
0.4 mi · 2%
SR 122
0.39 mi · 2%
Sheffield Street
0.23 mi · 1%
Kensington Street
0.22 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

19 mi · 00h 22m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
20.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Five Points
00h 16m from Dayton
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dayton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Mayfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.2 miles (39 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Five Points is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Dayton and 12.1 miles from Mayfield.

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

The direct path is about 20.6 miles (33.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.19 one way or $6.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Mayfield.

Stop Ideas Near Five Points

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

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

58 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

60 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

81 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

108 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Mayfield. Straight-line distance: 20.64 mi (33.22 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Mayfield

Village in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, United States of America

Population3,347
Coordinates39.4947800, -84.3727200
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Mayfield (-84.37272, 39.49478)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.86 gal
3.24 L · about $3.19
Round trip
$6.37
1.72 gal · 6.48 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.3 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $3.19 $6.37
Mid-grade $4.24 $3.65 $7.30
Premium $4.79 $4.12 $8.24
Diesel $4.30 $3.70 $7.40

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Mayfield. The current time is 00:30:56.

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.