How far is Dayton, OH from Range, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Range, OH is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.95 mi
01h 07m
Flight
40.79 mi
65.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.79 mi
Kilometers
65.64 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.95 mi
Kilometers
83.61 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Range
Fri, Apr 17, 11:56 PM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Sat, Apr 18, 1:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-17T22:48
Arrive Range
Fri, Apr 17, 11:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 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
Shawnee Hills
OH

City in Delaware County, Ohio, United States of America

From Dayton
25.9 mi
00h 33m
To Range
26 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 straight toward US 35 East: Xenia

    2382 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    33.9 mi · 42 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 71 North: Columbus

    1677 ft · 43 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    9.1 mi · 10 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 38: Midway, Bloomingburg

    1381 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2.9 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Federal Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Federal Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Federal Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 35 East
34.3 mi · 66%
I 71 North
9.43 mi · 18%
Federal Street
2.78 mi · 5%
SR 435
1.67 mi · 3%
South Ludlow Street
0.4 mi · 1%
SR 38
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 35 East

Merge slight left

33.9 mi · 00h 42m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shawnee Hills
00h 33m from Dayton
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Range.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.9 miles (83.6 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Shawnee Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Dayton and 26 miles from Range.

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

The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.78 one way or $13.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Range.

Stop Ideas Near Shawnee Hills

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

76 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

86 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

89 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

111 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Range. Straight-line distance: 40.79 mi (65.64 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
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#2 Range

Unincorporated community in Madison County, Ohio

Population996
Coordinates39.7320000, -83.4246400
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Range (-83.42464, 39.732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.94 L · about $6.78
Round trip
$13.56
3.66 gal · 13.88 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.78 $13.56
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.76 $15.53
Premium $4.79 $8.77 $17.53
Diesel $4.30 $7.88 $15.75

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 Range. The current time is 22:48:46.

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.