How far is Dillsboro, IN from Guilford, IN?

The driving distance from Dillsboro, IN to Guilford, IN is about 20 miles (32.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13 miles (21 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.04 mi
00h 32m
Flight
13.04 mi
20.98 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.04 mi
Kilometers
20.98 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.04 mi
Kilometers
32.25 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Guilford
Wed, Apr 15, 4:11 PM EDT
Return by in Dillsboro
Wed, Apr 15, 4:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dillsboro
2026-04-15T15:38
Arrive Guilford
Wed, Apr 15, 4:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dillsboro
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Aurora
IN

City in Dearborn County, Indiana, United States

From Dillsboro
10 mi
00h 16m
To Guilford
10 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Today

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dillsboro and Guilford.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dillsboro and Guilford.

  1. 1

    Start on Old U.S. Highway 50

    1.2 km · 1 min · Old U.S. Highway 50

  2. 2

    Turn left

    595 ft · 12 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    5.2 mi · 7 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    6.6 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Pribble Road

    2.6 mi · 6 min · Pribble Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Pella Crossing

    2120 ft · 58 sec · Pella Crossing

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto SR 1

    1.3 mi · 2 min · SR 1

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1346 ft · 50 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn left

    43 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dillsboro and Guilford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old U.S. Highway 50
7.36 mi · 37%
Pribble Road
2.64 mi · 13%
SR 1
1.33 mi · 7%
Pella Crossing
0.4 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.25 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Old U.S. Highway 50

Continue straight

6.61 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
13 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Aurora
00h 16m from Dillsboro
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dillsboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Guilford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dillsboro to Guilford?

The road trip is about 20 miles (32.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Aurora is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Dillsboro and 10 miles from Guilford.

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

The direct path is about 13 miles (21 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.68 one way or $5.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dillsboro and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Guilford.

Stop Ideas Near Aurora

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Aurora, 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 Aurora.

RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

32 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

35 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Connersville station

69 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

108 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dillsboro and Guilford. Straight-line distance: 13.04 mi (20.98 km).

Dillsboro

#1 Dillsboro

Town of the United States

Population1,423
Coordinates39.0178300, -85.0588400
Altitude265
CountryUnited States
Photo coming soon

#2 Guilford

Unincorporated community in Indiana

Population35,285
Coordinates39.1681100, -84.9119000
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Dillsboro (-85.05884, 39.01783)
End: Guilford (-84.9119, 39.16811)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.68 L · about $2.68
Round trip
$5.35
1.42 gal · 5.36 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $2.68 $5.35
Mid-grade $4.25 $3.02 $6.04
Premium $4.65 $3.30 $6.61
Diesel $5.30 $3.77 $7.53

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 Indiana · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Dillsboro and Guilford. The current time is 15:38:30.

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.