How far is Dayton, OH from Terrace Park, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Terrace Park, OH is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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
54.83 mi
01h 09m
Flight
41.89 mi
67.42 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.89 mi
Kilometers
67.42 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.83 mi
Kilometers
88.24 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Terrace Park
Sun, Apr 19, 12:47 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-18T23:38
Arrive Terrace Park
Sun, Apr 19, 12:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:12 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
Monroe
OH

City in Ohio, United States

From Dayton
27.4 mi
00h 34m
To Terrace Park
27.4 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SW
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Terrace Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Terrace Park.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    92 m · 12 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 4th Street

    156 m · 18 sec · West 4th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Ludlow Street

    2095 ft · 41 sec · South Ludlow Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 35 West: Eaton

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1326 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 South, I 75 North, SR 4 North: Cincinnati, Toledo

    628 ft · 15 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati

    2228 ft · 50 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 75 South: Cincinnati

    1244 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    35 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 East: Columbus

    2267 ft · 55 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 275 East: Columbus

    1592 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Circle Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 28: Blanchester, Milford

    2085 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    69 m · 6 sec · Mill Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Water Street

    2042 ft · 37 sec · Water Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Wooster Pike

    2282 ft · 58 sec · Wooster Pike

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Elm Avenue

    2217 ft · 2 min · Elm Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Marietta Avenue

    713 ft · 31 sec · Marietta Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marietta Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Terrace Park.

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
35.8 mi · 65%
Circle Freeway
13.3 mi · 24%
I 275 East
0.73 mi · 1%
US 35 West
0.54 mi · 1%
Wooster Pike
0.43 mi · 1%
Elm Avenue
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe
00h 34m from Dayton
Leave By
4:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dayton and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Terrace Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Terrace Park?

The road trip is about 54.8 miles (88.2 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.4 miles from Dayton and 27.4 miles from Terrace Park.

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

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.15 one way or $14.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 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 Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Terrace Park.

Stop Ideas Near Monroe

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 Monroe and the surrounding midpoint area.
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Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center
Meeting point 6.7 mi away

Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center

Middletown , OH
800 Lafayette Ave, Middletown, OH 45044
Rating 4.3/5 11 reviews City Hall
Lebanon Taxation Department
Nearby stop 8.1 mi away

Lebanon Taxation Department

Lebanon , OH
50 S Broadway St, Lebanon, OH 45036
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

39 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

40 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

70 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

101 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Terrace Park. Straight-line distance: 41.89 mi (67.42 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Terrace Park

#2 Terrace Park

City in United States of America

Population2,292
Coordinates39.1592300, -84.3071600
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Terrace Park (-84.30716, 39.15923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.32 L · about $7.15
Round trip
$14.30
3.86 gal · 14.64 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.15 $14.30
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.19 $16.37
Premium $4.79 $9.24 $18.49
Diesel $4.30 $8.31 $16.61

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 Terrace Park. The current time is 23:38:31.

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.