How far is Dayton, OH from Saint Paris, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Saint Paris, OH is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Ohio, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Saint Paris.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Saint Paris.
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Start on South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield
43 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Springfield
1102 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
10.8 mi · 13 min
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Turn straight
5.9 mi · 9 min
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Turn straight onto North Dayton-Lakeview Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · North Dayton-Lakeview Road
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Continue on State Route 235
2 mi · 3 min · State Route 235
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Turn right onto Christiansburg Jackson Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Christiansburg Jackson Road
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Continue on Saint Paris-Jackson Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Saint Paris-Jackson Road
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Continue on South Springfield Street
2631 ft · 1 min · South Springfield Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
50 m · 8 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left
24 m · 6 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 Saint Paris.
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.
SR 4 North
Merge slight left
10.8 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dayton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Paris.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Saint Paris?
The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
New Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Dayton and 16 miles from Saint Paris.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.19 one way or $8.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Dayton and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Saint Paris.
Stop Ideas Near New Carlisle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Historic City Hall Bell
Springfield City Hall
City Hall Gym
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Carlisle.
Columbus, OH
Connersville station
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Saint Paris. Straight-line distance: 28.33 mi (45.59 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 Paris
Village in Champaign County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 2,011 |
| Coordinates | 40.1283900, -83.9596600 |
| Altitude | 368 |
| Country | United States |
End: Saint Paris (-83.95966, 40.12839)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.79 | $9.59 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.41 | $10.83 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.86 | $9.73 |
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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