How far is Dayton, OH from Russell, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Russell, OH is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (72 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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 27m.
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.
Village in Jefferson County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Russell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Russell.
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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
16.4 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Home Avenue, Wilmington
1437 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right
14.8 mi · 22 min
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Take the ramp left toward SR 73 East: Hillsboro
1451 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Wilmington Bypass
14 mi · 18 min · Wilmington Bypass
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Continue on High Street
5.7 mi · 8 min · High Street
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Turn right onto Welcome Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Welcome Road
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Continue on Anderson Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Anderson Road
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Turn left onto Russell Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Russell Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Russell Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Russell.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
US 35 East
Merge slight left
16.4 mi · 00h 23m
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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Russell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Russell?
The road trip is about 57.4 miles (92.3 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Mount Pleasant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Dayton and 28.6 miles from Russell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.7 miles (72 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.48 one way or $14.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dayton and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny near Russell.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Pleasant
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 Mount Pleasant.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Russell. Straight-line distance: 44.71 mi (71.95 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Russell
Township in Geauga County, Ohio
| Population | 5,177 |
| Coordinates | 39.2195100, -83.7285300 |
| Altitude | 320 |
| Country | United States |
End: Russell (-83.72853, 39.21951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $7.48 | $14.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $8.57 | $17.14 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $9.68 | $19.35 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $8.69 | $17.39 |
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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