How far is Dayton, OH from Walnut, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Walnut, OH is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 43m 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 01h 51m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Madison County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Walnut.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Walnut.
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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 straight toward US 35 East: Xenia
2382 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
33.9 mi · 42 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 435: Columbus, Cincinnati
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto I 71 North: Columbus
1677 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
31.2 mi · 34 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 665: London-Groveport Road
1120 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 665 East
138 m · 12 sec
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Turn right onto London - Groveport Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · London - Groveport Road
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Turn right onto Jackson Pike
3.9 mi · 5 min · Jackson Pike
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Turn left
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
3.5 mi · 5 min
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Turn left
5.1 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Winchester Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Winchester Road
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Turn left onto South Bloomfield Royalton Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Bloomfield Royalton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Bloomfield Royalton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Walnut.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 35 East
Merge slight left
33.9 mi · 00h 42m
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 Walnut.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Walnut?
The road trip is about 89.6 miles (144.2 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Range is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Dayton and 44.9 miles from Walnut.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.71 one way or $23.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Sunny near Walnut.
Stop Ideas Near Range
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
London City Hall
Town Hall
Jasper Township Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Range.
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Walnut. Straight-line distance: 71.27 mi (114.7 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Walnut
City in United States of America
| Population | 2,978 |
| Coordinates | 39.7095100, -82.8518400 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
End: Walnut (-82.85184, 39.70951)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 144 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 59m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $11.71 | $23.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $13.40 | $26.81 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $15.14 | $30.27 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $13.60 | $27.20 |
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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