How far is Dayton, OH from Saint Joseph, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Saint Joseph, OH is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 58m 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 29m.
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 Darke County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Saint Joseph.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Saint Joseph.
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Start on South Main Street
757 ft · 30 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
2417 ft · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue on West 2nd Street
668 ft · 13 sec · West 2nd Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
116 m · 7 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on Salem Avenue
11.4 mi · 17 min · Salem Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
1806 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
19.9 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit right
1374 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
22.9 mi · 29 min
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Turn left onto Fort Recovery-Minster Road
3 mi · 4 min · Fort Recovery-Minster Road
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Turn slight right onto Western Avenue
5.1 mi · 9 min · Western Avenue
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Turn right onto Sawmill Road
1855 ft · 1 min · Sawmill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sawmill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Saint Joseph.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
SR 49 North
Merge slight left
22.9 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Dayton and Partly Sunny near Saint Joseph.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Saint Joseph?
The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107.1 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.3 miles from Dayton and 33.3 miles from Saint Joseph.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.71 one way or $17.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Dayton and Partly Sunny near Saint Joseph.
Stop Ideas Near Greenville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Darke County Visitors Bureau
Advance America
Arcanum Community of Faith Church
Brookdale Greenville
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenville.
Connersville station
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Saint Joseph. Straight-line distance: 54.46 mi (87.64 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Saint Joseph
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 2,784 |
| Coordinates | 40.4264400, -84.7394100 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Joseph (-84.73941, 40.42644)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $8.71 | $17.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $9.97 | $19.94 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $11.26 | $22.51 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $10.11 | $20.23 |
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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