How far is Dayton, OH from North Lewisburg, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to North Lewisburg, OH is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.71 mi
01h 13m
Flight
46.43 mi
74.72 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.43 mi
Kilometers
74.72 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.71 mi
Kilometers
86.43 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Lewisburg
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-23T04:11
Arrive North Lewisburg
Thu, Apr 23, 5:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dayton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Springfield
OH

The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.

From Dayton
26.8 mi
00h 36m
To North Lewisburg
26.8 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and North Lewisburg.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield

    43 m · 3 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Springfield

    1102 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward US 68 North: Urbana

    1320 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    14.4 mi · 18 min

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Main Street

    26 m · 2 sec · North Main Street

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · North Main Street

  11. 11

    Continue on US Route 68

    1.5 mi · 2 min · US Route 68

  12. 12

    Turn right onto State Route 296

    3.4 mi · 5 min · State Route 296

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Ludlow Road

    1321 ft · 28 sec · North Ludlow Road

  14. 14

    Turn right

    1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn left

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.9 mi · 7 min

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Maple Street

    97 m · 12 sec · West Maple Street

  18. 18

    Turn left

    4 m · 1 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 68 North
14.6 mi · 27%
US 70 East
12.1 mi · 23%
SR 4 North
10.7 mi · 20%
North Ludlow Road
4.17 mi · 8%
State Route 296
3.4 mi · 6%
North Main Street
1.78 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 68 North

Merge slight left

14.4 mi · 00h 18m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
46.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springfield
00h 36m from Dayton
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dayton and Sunny near North Lewisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dayton to North Lewisburg?

The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Dayton and 26.8 miles from North Lewisburg.

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

The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.00 one way or $14.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Sunny near North Lewisburg.

Stop Ideas Near Springfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Springfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Historic City Hall Bell
Scenic stop 2.8 mi away

Historic City Hall Bell

Springfield , OH
191 S Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45502
Historical landmark
Springfield City Hall
Meeting point 2.7 mi away

Springfield City Hall

Springfield , OH
76 E High St, Springfield, OH 45502
Rating 4.0/5 10 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 12.7 mi away

Town Hall Emporium

Urbana , OH
5854 E State Rte 29, Urbana, OH 43078
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Antique store

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springfield.

BUS

Columbus, OH

69 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

109 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

111 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

117 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and North Lewisburg. Straight-line distance: 46.43 mi (74.72 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
North Lewisburg

#2 North Lewisburg

City in Champaign County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,471
Coordinates40.2231100, -83.5574300
Altitude333
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: North Lewisburg (-83.55743, 40.22311)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
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.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.17 L · about $7.00
Round trip
$14.00
3.78 gal · 14.34 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.00 $14.00
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.02 $16.03
Premium $4.79 $9.05 $18.11
Diesel $4.30 $8.13 $16.27

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and North Lewisburg. The current time is 04:11:55.

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.