How far is Dunlap, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Dunlap, OH to Dayton, OH is about 51 miles (82 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 00h 53m.
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.
City in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunlap and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunlap and Dayton.
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Start on Colerain Avenue
12 m · 3 sec · Colerain Avenue
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Turn left onto West Kemper Road
1631 ft · 47 sec · West Kemper Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 27 South, SR 126 East
816 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right
2.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 275 East: Dayton
2073 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
9.7 mi · 11 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Dayton
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
36.1 mi · 42 min · Mill Creek Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street
1728 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
1719 ft · 42 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Ludlow Street
1052 ft · 27 sec · North Ludlow Street
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
157 m · 13 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
68 m · 6 sec · South Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunlap and Dayton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Mill Creek Expressway
Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
36.1 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.
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Dunlap and Mostly Cloudy near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dunlap to Dayton?
The road trip is about 51 miles (82 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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 25.6 miles from Dunlap and 25.4 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.04 one way or $14.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny around Dunlap and Mostly Cloudy near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Monroe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monroe.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunlap and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 39.44 mi (63.48 km).
#1 Dunlap
Dunlap is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2922800, -84.6180000 |
| Altitude | 261 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $3.91 | $7.04 | $14.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.50 | $8.09 | $16.19 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $9.08 | $18.16 |
| Diesel | $6.36 | $11.44 | $22.89 |
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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