How far is Dayton, OH from Washington Court House, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Washington Court House, OH is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
48.7 mi
01h 00m
Flight
42.89 mi
69.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.89 mi
Kilometers
69.02 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.7 mi
Kilometers
78.37 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington Court House
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-23T03:40
Arrive Washington Court House
Thu, Apr 23, 4:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
New Jasper
OH

Township in Greene County, Ohio

From Dayton
24.3 mi
00h 30m
To Washington Court House
24.4 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Washington Court House.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Washington Court House.

  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 straight toward US 35 East: Xenia

    2382 ft · 58 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    33.9 mi · 42 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 35 East: Washington Court House

    11.8 mi · 13 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22, US 62, SR 3: Washinton CH, Hillsboro

    1156 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1137 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Leesburg Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Leesburg Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on West Court Street

    2035 ft · 37 sec · West Court Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Court Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Washington Court House.

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
11 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 35 East
46.1 mi · 95%
Leesburg Avenue
1.19 mi · 2%
South Ludlow Street
0.4 mi · 1%
West Court Street
0.39 mi · 1%
US 22
0.22 mi
West 4th Street
0.1 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
New Jasper
00h 30m from Dayton
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dayton and Sunny near Washington Court House.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Washington Court House?

The road trip is about 48.7 miles (78.4 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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 Jasper is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.3 miles from Dayton and 24.4 miles from Washington Court House.

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

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Sunny near Washington Court House.

Stop Ideas Near New Jasper

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around New Jasper, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Jasper.

BUS

Columbus, OH

78 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

85 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

87 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

112 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Washington Court House. Straight-line distance: 42.89 mi (69.02 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Washington Court House

#2 Washington Court House

City in and county seat of Fayette County, Ohio, United States

Population14,193
Coordinates39.5364500, -83.4390800
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Washington Court House (-83.43908, 39.53645)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.72 gal
6.5 L · about $6.37
Round trip
$12.75
3.44 gal · 13 L
Estimated CO2
15.3 kg one way
Round trip: 30.6 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.37 $12.75
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.30 $14.59
Premium $4.79 $8.24 $16.48
Diesel $4.30 $7.40 $14.81

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Washington Court House. The current time is 03:40:50.

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.