How far is Fairborn, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Fairborn, OH to Dayton, OH is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Montgomery, Miami and Greene counties in Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairborn and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairborn and Dayton.
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Start on Tacoma Lane
22 m · 11 sec · Tacoma Lane
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Turn left onto South Pleasant Street
640 ft · 30 sec · South Pleasant Street
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Turn right onto East Dayton Drive
129 m · 17 sec · East Dayton Drive
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Turn left onto South Central Avenue
1838 ft · 45 sec · South Central Avenue
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Continue on Kauffman Avenue
1.9 mi · 4 min · Kauffman Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kauffman Avenue
29 m · 3 sec · Kauffman Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Kauffman Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Kauffman Avenue
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Continue on Kauffman Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Kauffman Road
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Merge left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit straight toward SR 4 South: Dayton
2077 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
5.4 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
1108 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North 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 Fairborn and Dayton.
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.
SR 4 South
Merge slight left
5.44 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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fairborn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairborn to Dayton?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Huber Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Fairborn and 6.2 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Fairborn and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Huber Heights
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 Huber Heights.
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Connersville station
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairborn and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 10.1 mi (16.25 km).
#1 Fairborn
City in Ohio, USA
| Population | 33,990 |
| Coordinates | 39.8208900, -84.0193800 |
| Altitude | 255 |
| 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: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.63 | $3.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $1.87 | $3.73 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $2.11 | $4.22 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $1.89 | $3.79 |
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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