How far is Dayton, OH from Riverside, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Riverside, OH is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Patchy Frost then Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Riverside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Riverside.
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Start on South Main Street
68 m · 10 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East 3rd Street
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Turn left onto North Keowee Street
1255 ft · 34 sec · North Keowee Street
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Turn right onto East 1st Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street
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Continue on Springfield Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · Springfield Street
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Continue on Springfield Pike
2645 ft · 55 sec · Springfield Pike
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Turn right onto Northcliff Drive
1866 ft · 57 sec · Northcliff Drive
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Turn left onto Broughton Place
47 m · 17 sec · Broughton Place
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Turn left
56 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Riverside.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Springfield Street
Continue on Springfield Street
1.19 mi · 00h 02m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Dayton and Patchy Frost then Mostly Cloudy near Riverside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Riverside?
The road trip is about 4.2 miles (6.8 km) and usually takes 00h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.1 miles from Dayton and 2.1 miles from Riverside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.59 one way or $1.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dayton and Patchy Frost then Mostly Cloudy near Riverside.
Stop Ideas Near Belmont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
City of Riverside Administration Offices
Town Hall Theatre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Belmont.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Riverside. Straight-line distance: 3.86 mi (6.22 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Riverside
Riverside is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.7797800, -84.1241000 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
End: Riverside (-84.1241, 39.77978)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $3.91 | $0.59 | $1.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $0.67 | $1.35 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $0.76 | $1.51 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $0.95 | $1.91 |
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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