How far is Dayton, OH from South Lebanon, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to South Lebanon, OH is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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 00h 47m.
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 the state of Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and South Lebanon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and South Lebanon.
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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
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Austin Boulevard
1726 ft · 51 sec
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Turn left onto Austin Boulevard
2423 ft · 52 sec · Austin Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto SR 741 South
1055 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto North Springboro Pike
3273 ft · 58 sec · North Springboro Pike
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Continue on Main Street
2 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto East Central Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · East Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Bunnell Hill Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Bunnell Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 48
3.3 mi · 5 min · State Route 48
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Turn left onto Miller Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Miller Road
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Continue on Bypass 48
2 mi · 2 min · Bypass 48
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto Mason Road
1997 ft · 55 sec · Mason Road
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Continue on West Pike Street
762 ft · 23 sec · West Pike Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
790 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto West Broadway Street
1068 ft · 47 sec · West Broadway Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and South Lebanon.
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.
I 75 South
Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Dayton and Sunny near South Lebanon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to South Lebanon?
The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Springboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Dayton and 16.3 miles from South Lebanon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Sunny near South Lebanon.
Stop Ideas Near Springboro
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 Springboro.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and South Lebanon. Straight-line distance: 26.84 mi (43.19 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 South Lebanon
Town
| Population | 4,799 |
| Coordinates | 39.3708900, -84.2132700 |
| Altitude | 190 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Lebanon (-84.21327, 39.37089)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.95 | $9.90 |
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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