How far is Eaton, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Eaton, OH to Dayton, OH is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Eaton and Dayton.
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Start on West Main Street
13.4 mi · 20 min · West Main Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2617 ft · 44 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Dayton Eaton Pike
2645 ft · 47 sec · Dayton Eaton Pike
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Continue on West 3rd Street
9.4 mi · 15 min · 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 Eaton and Dayton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Main Street
Start on West Main Street
13.4 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
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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 Eaton and Sunny near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Eaton to Dayton?
The road trip is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
New Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Eaton and 13.5 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.7 miles (38.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.33 one way or $6.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Eaton and Sunny near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near New Lebanon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Dayton City Hall
Country Side Antiques
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Lebanon.
Connersville station
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Eaton and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 23.66 mi (38.08 km).
#1 Eaton
City in Ohio, US
| Population | 8,124 |
| Coordinates | 39.7439400, -84.6366200 |
| Altitude | 317 |
| 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: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.82 | $7.64 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.31 | $8.62 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.87 | $7.75 |
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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