How far is Dayton, OH from New Madison, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to New Madison, OH is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31 miles (49.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and New Madison.
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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
25.5 mi · 32 min · Salem Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward US 127: Eaton, Greenville
1750 ft · 45 sec
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Turn right
6.5 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto West Elm Street
3.7 mi · 7 min · West Elm Street
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Turn right
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Turn left onto East Washington Street
1382 ft · 28 sec · East Washington Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Washington Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and New Madison.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Salem Avenue
Continue on Salem Avenue
25.5 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Sunny leaving Dayton and Sunny near New Madison.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to New Madison?
The road trip is about 39.6 miles (63.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Lewisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Dayton and 19.8 miles from New Madison.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31 miles (49.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Sunny near New Madison.
Stop Ideas Near Lewisburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Quiet Harmony Ranch
Wayne Lakes Park
Trotwood City Hall
Arcanum Community of Faith Church
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lewisburg.
Connersville station
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and New Madison. Straight-line distance: 31.01 mi (49.9 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Madison
Human settlement in Darke County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,273 |
| Coordinates | 39.9678300, -84.7091200 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Madison (-84.70912, 39.96783)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.19 | $10.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.94 | $11.88 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.71 | $13.41 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.03 | $12.05 |
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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