How far is Dayton, OH from Middlebury, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Middlebury, OH is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.
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.
Village in Darke County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Middlebury.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Middlebury.
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Start on South Main Street
757 ft · 30 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
2417 ft · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue on West 2nd Street
668 ft · 13 sec · West 2nd Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
116 m · 7 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on Salem Avenue
11.4 mi · 17 min · Salem Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
1806 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
19.9 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit right
1374 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
41.1 mi · 51 min
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Turn left
4.4 mi · 6 min
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Turn right onto South Main Street
2729 ft · 42 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Bridge Street
8.3 mi · 9 min · West Bridge Street
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Continue on State Street
1070 ft · 16 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Walcott Street
154 m · 17 sec · Walcott Street
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Continue straight
7.2 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto Harrison Willshire Road
10 m · 1 sec · Harrison Willshire Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Harrison Willshire Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Middlebury.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
SR 49 North
Merge slight left
41.1 mi · 00h 51m
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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Middlebury.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Middlebury?
The road trip is about 95.9 miles (154.4 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?
North Star is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48 miles from Dayton and 48 miles from Middlebury.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.6 miles (129.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 2:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.52 one way or $25.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 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 Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Middlebury.
Stop Ideas Near North Star
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Darke County Visitors Bureau
Advance America
Greenville City Hall
Fireside Resort
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Star.
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Middlebury. Straight-line distance: 80.6 mi (129.71 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Middlebury
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,346 |
| Coordinates | 40.8461600, -84.7460700 |
| Altitude | 249 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middlebury (-84.74607, 40.84616)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 154 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 11m |
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 | $12.52 | $25.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $14.34 | $28.68 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $16.19 | $32.38 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $14.55 | $29.10 |
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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