How far is Dayton, OH from Saint Marys, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Saint Marys, OH is about 62 miles (99.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
62.01 mi
01h 20m
Flight
55.12 mi
88.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
55.12 mi
Kilometers
88.71 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.01 mi
Kilometers
99.8 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saint Marys
Sun, Apr 19, 5:37 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-19T04:16
Arrive Saint Marys
Sun, Apr 19, 5:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 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
Lockington
OH

Village in Shelby County, Ohio

From Dayton
31 mi
00h 40m
To Saint Marys
31 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph W
Destination
53°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 20 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Saint Marys.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield

    43 m · 3 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo

    1458 ft · 36 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    38.8 mi · 43 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 29: Saint Marys, Sidney

    1338 ft · 36 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Saint Marys Avenue

    11.8 mi · 16 min · Saint Marys Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right

    8.9 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Spring Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Spring Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Front Street

    32 m · 5 sec · South Front Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Front Street

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
39.1 mi · 63%
Saint Marys Avenue
11.8 mi · 19%
East Spring Street
1.16 mi · 2%
South Main Street
0.78 mi · 1%
SR 29
0.25 mi
South Front Street
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

38.8 mi · 00h 43m

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 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.9 mi
55.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lockington
00h 40m from Dayton
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dayton and Chance Rain Showers near Saint Marys.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Saint Marys?

The road trip is about 62 miles (99.8 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Lockington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31 miles from Dayton and 31 miles from Saint Marys.

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

The direct path is about 55.1 miles (88.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.9 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.11 one way or $16.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Chance Rain Showers near Saint Marys.

Stop Ideas Near Lockington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lockington and the surrounding midpoint area.
The Inn at Versailles
Stay option 14.6 mi away

The Inn at Versailles

Versailles , OH
21 W Main St, Versailles, OH 45380, United States
Rating 4.7/5 191 reviews Hotel
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 10.2 mi away

Troy Director of Public Services

Troy , OH
100 S Market St, Troy, OH 45373
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews City government office
The Solid Rock Apostolic Church
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

The Solid Rock Apostolic Church

Bradford , OH
8991 Old State Route 36, Bradford, OH 45308, United States
Rating 4.5/5 18 reviews Church

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lockington.

RAIL

Connersville station

99 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

109 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Saint Marys. Straight-line distance: 55.12 mi (88.71 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Saint Marys

#2 Saint Marys

City in Ohio, United States

Population8,113
Coordinates40.5422700, -84.3894000
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Saint Marys (-84.3894, 40.54227)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.28 L · about $8.11
Round trip
$16.23
4.38 gal · 16.56 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.11 $16.23
Mid-grade $4.24 $9.29 $18.58
Premium $4.79 $10.49 $20.98
Diesel $4.30 $9.43 $18.85

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Saint Marys. The current time is 04:16:32.

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.