How far is Dayton, OH from Sardinia, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Sardinia, OH is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 30m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Sardinia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Sardinia.
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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 slight right toward US 35 West: Eaton
1509 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
1326 ft · 16 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 75 North, SR 4 North: Cincinnati, Toledo
628 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati
2228 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati
1244 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
35 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 East: Columbus
2267 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 275 East: Columbus
1592 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
19.4 mi · 22 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 32 West, SR 32 East: Batavia, Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard
961 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 32 West: Newtown, Eastgate Boulevard
1056 ft · 28 sec
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Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
26.8 mi · 35 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
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Turn right onto Purdy Road
1469 ft · 40 sec · Purdy Road
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Continue on Main Street
1225 ft · 34 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Sardinia.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
35 mi · 00h 40m
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 Mostly Sunny near Sardinia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Sardinia?
The road trip is about 84.6 miles (136.2 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Sycamore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.3 miles from Dayton and 42.4 miles from Sardinia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 55.8 miles (89.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 3:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.08 one way or $22.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Sardinia.
Stop Ideas Near Sycamore
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Cincinnati City Hall
Lebanon Taxation Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sycamore.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Sardinia. Straight-line distance: 55.78 mi (89.77 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Sardinia
Human settlement in Brown County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,138 |
| Coordinates | 39.0078400, -83.8085400 |
| Altitude | 292 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sardinia (-83.80854, 39.00784)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $3.71 | $11.08 | $22.16 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $12.68 | $25.37 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $14.32 | $28.64 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $12.87 | $25.74 |
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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