How far is Fayette, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Fayette, OH to Dayton, OH is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
188.75 mi
02h 54m
Flight
132.46 mi
213.18 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
132.46 mi
Kilometers
213.18 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
188.75 mi
Kilometers
303.76 km
Drive Time
02h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:20 AM EDT
Return by in Fayette
Thu, Apr 23, 7:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fayette
2026-04-23T01:25
Arrive Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:55 AM to 12:55 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fayette
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Cairo
OH

Town in Ohio, United States

From Fayette
73.3 mi
01h 27m
To Dayton
115.4 mi
01h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Fayette and Dayton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fayette and Dayton.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    40 m · 8 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South Fayette Street

    6.6 mi · 12 min · South Fayette Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn right

    8.3 mi · 14 min

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Woodlawn Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Woodlawn Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on West Clinton Street

    146 m · 12 sec · West Clinton Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto North Perry Street

    10.1 mi · 15 min · North Perry Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Railway Avenue

    1042 ft · 20 sec · Railway Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Keyser Street

    12.8 mi · 19 min · South Keyser Street

  12. 12

    Turn left

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto North Elm Street

    13.5 mi · 18 min · North Elm Street

  14. 14

    Continue on North Perrysburg Road

    816 ft · 14 sec · North Perrysburg Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Ottawa Road - South Perrysburg Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Ottawa Road - South Perrysburg Road

  16. 16

    Continue on North West Street

    3.2 mi · 5 min · North West Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Grand Avenue

    145 m · 10 sec · West Grand Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Elizabeth Street

    2531 ft · 47 sec · North Elizabeth Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Wayne Street

    84 m · 10 sec · West Wayne Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North West Street

    2451 ft · 49 sec · North West Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Elm Street

    1529 ft · 31 sec · West Elm Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Metcalf Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Metcalf Street

  23. 23

    Continue on South Dixie Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Dixie Highway

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Breese Road

    1135 ft · 36 sec · West Breese Road

  25. 25

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Dayton

    1279 ft · 31 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    65.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  27. 27

    Merge slight left

    51 m · 2 sec

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue

    1108 ft · 29 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fayette and Dayton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
30 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
65.8 mi · 35%
North Elm Street
13.5 mi · 7%
South Keyser Street
12.8 mi · 7%
North Perry Street
10.1 mi · 5%
South Fayette Street
6.64 mi · 4%
North West Street
3.68 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

65.5 mi · 01h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+56.3 mi
132.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cairo
01h 27m from Fayette
Leave By
12:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fayette and Sunny near Dayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fayette to Dayton?

The road trip is about 188.8 miles (303.8 km) and usually takes 02h 54m 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?

Cairo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Fayette and 115.4 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 132.5 miles (213.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.3 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 12:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.68 one way or $49.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fayette and Sunny near Dayton.

Stop Ideas Near Cairo

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

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

RAIL

Bryan

82 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza

101 mi away
415 Emerald Ave.
RAIL

Waterloo

103 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fayette and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 132.46 mi (213.18 km).

Fayette

#1 Fayette

Village in Fulton County, Ohio

Population1,232
Coordinates41.6733800, -84.3268900
Altitude241
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-84.326896, 41.673531)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 304 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 43m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.66 gal
25.21 L · about $24.68
Round trip
$49.35
13.32 gal · 50.42 L
Estimated CO2
59.2 kg one way
Round trip: 118.4 kg / 261 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.68 $49.35
Mid-grade $4.24 $28.25 $56.50
Premium $4.79 $31.90 $63.80
Diesel $4.30 $28.66 $57.33

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 Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fayette and Dayton. The current time is 01:25:39.

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.