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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.
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.
City in Delaware County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on South Main Street
92 m · 12 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto West 4th Street
156 m · 18 sec · West 4th Street
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Turn left onto South Ludlow Street
2095 ft · 41 sec · South Ludlow Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 35 East: Xenia
2382 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
33.9 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto I 71 North: Columbus
1677 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 38: Midway, Bloomingburg
1381 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto Federal Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Federal Street
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Shawnee Hills.
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Range. Straight-line distance: 40.79 mi (65.64 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Range
Unincorporated community in Madison County, Ohio
| Population | 996 |
| Coordinates | 39.7320000, -83.4246400 |
| Altitude | 309 |
| Country | United States |
End: Range (-83.42464, 39.732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round 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.
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