How far is Fairfield Beach, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Fairfield Beach, OH to Dayton, OH is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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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 01h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Jefferson County, Alabama, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfield Beach and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield Beach and Dayton.
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Start on Laurel Road Northeast
760 ft · 33 sec · Laurel Road Northeast
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Continue on Laural Road
695 ft · 30 sec · Laural Road
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Continue on Laurel Road Northeast
640 ft · 30 sec · Laurel Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Fairfield Beach Road Northeast
2517 ft · 1 min · Fairfield Beach Road Northeast
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Turn left onto Shell Beach Road Northeast
1.3 mi · 3 min · Shell Beach Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Blacklick-Eastern Road Northeast
3 mi · 5 min · Blacklick-Eastern Road Northeast
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Continue on Lancaster Street
1499 ft · 38 sec · Lancaster Street
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Turn left onto Refugee Street
2524 ft · 51 sec · Refugee Street
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Continue on Blacklick-Eastern Road Northeast
1 mi · 2 min · Blacklick-Eastern Road Northeast
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Turn right onto Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast
2.2 mi · 3 min · Lancaster-Newark Road Northeast
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Continue on Lancaster Road Southwest
1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Road Southwest
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Take the exit left toward I 70 West: Columbus
1619 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
25.8 mi · 29 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt
1.5 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt
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Continue on West Freeway
57.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
1730 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
11.1 mi · 14 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 Fairfield Beach 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.
West Freeway
Continue on West Freeway
57.6 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Fairfield Beach and Sunny near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfield Beach to Dayton?
The road trip is about 105.8 miles (170.3 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
West Jefferson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.6 miles from Fairfield Beach and 52.2 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.86 one way or $27.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Fairfield Beach and Sunny near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near West Jefferson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
London City Hall
Old Hilliard
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Jefferson.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield Beach and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 91.71 mi (147.59 km).
#1 Fairfield Beach
Census-designated place in Fairfield County, Ohio
| Population | 1,292 |
| Coordinates | 39.9159000, -82.4751600 |
| Altitude | 283 |
| 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: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 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 | $13.86 | $27.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $15.87 | $31.73 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $17.91 | $35.83 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $16.10 | $32.19 |
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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