How far is Florence, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Florence, OH to Dayton, OH is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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 00h 49m.
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.
Township of Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Florence and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Florence and Dayton.
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Start on Neil Road
1972 ft · 2 min · Neil Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Columbus Cincinnati Road
4.5 mi · 7 min · Columbus Cincinnati Road
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Continue on East Columbus Road
1744 ft · 32 sec · East Columbus Road
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Turn right onto North Chillicothe Street
2960 ft · 59 sec · North Chillicothe Street
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Continue on South Charleston Pike
7.3 mi · 13 min · South Charleston Pike
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Turn left onto Laybourne Road
528 ft · 11 sec · Laybourne Road
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Take the ramp slight left
1120 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 19 min
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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 Florence 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.
Laybourne Road
Merge slight left
17.7 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Florence and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Florence to Dayton?
The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Mad River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Florence and 21.9 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.7 miles (55.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.71 one way or $11.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Florence and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Mad River
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall Bell
Springfield City Hall
Xenia City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mad River.
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Florence and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 34.75 mi (55.93 km).
#1 Florence
Unincorporated community in Paint Township, Madison County, Ohio
| Population | 1,953 |
| Coordinates | 39.8478400, -83.5471400 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| 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: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.71 | $11.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.53 | $13.07 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $7.38 | $14.75 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
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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