How far is Dayton, OH from Yellow Springs, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Yellow Springs, OH is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in Ohio, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Yellow Springs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Yellow Springs.
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Start on South Main Street
68 m · 10 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East 3rd Street
3 mi · 5 min · East 3rd Street
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Continue on Airway Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Airway Road
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Continue on Colonel Glenn Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Colonel Glenn Highway
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Turn right onto Grange Hall Road
1729 ft · 45 sec · Grange Hall Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 675 North
1974 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
1211 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Dayton-Yellow Springs Road
1611 ft · 42 sec
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Turn right onto Dayton Yellow Springs Road
1597 ft · 34 sec · Dayton Yellow Springs Road
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Continue on East Dayton Yellow Springs Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · East Dayton Yellow Springs Road
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Continue on Dayton Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · Dayton Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Xenia Avenue
28 m · 1 sec · Xenia Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Xenia Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Yellow Springs.
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.
East Dayton Yellow Springs Road
Continue on East Dayton Yellow Springs Road
4.81 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Sunny leaving Dayton and Sunny near Yellow Springs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Yellow Springs?
The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fairborn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Dayton and 8.6 miles from Yellow Springs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.22 one way or $4.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Sunny near Yellow Springs.
Stop Ideas Near Fairborn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
City of Riverside Administration Offices
Town Hall Theatre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fairborn.
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Yellow Springs. Straight-line distance: 16.51 mi (26.57 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Yellow Springs
Village in Ohio
| Population | 3,761 |
| Coordinates | 39.8064500, -83.8868700 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yellow Springs (-83.88687, 39.80645)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.22 | $4.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.55 | $5.09 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.87 | $5.75 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
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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