How far is Forestville, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Forestville, OH to Dayton, OH is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48 miles (77.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
64.77 mi
01h 06m
Flight
47.96 mi
77.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.96 mi
Kilometers
77.18 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.77 mi
Kilometers
104.24 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Wed, Apr 15, 1:03 AM EDT
Return by in Forestville
Wed, Apr 15, 2:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Forestville
2026-04-14T23:56
Arrive Dayton
Wed, Apr 15, 1:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Forestville
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
Wetherington
OH

Census-designated place in Butler County, Ohio

From Forestville
31.4 mi
00h 33m
To Dayton
33.4 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 7:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Bowen Street

    33 m · 12 sec · Bowen Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wolfangel Road

    778 ft · 26 sec · Wolfangel Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Beechmont Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Beechmont Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Ohio Pike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Ohio Pike

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 North: Columbus

    1581 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    22.1 mi · 25 min · Circle Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Dayton

    2954 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    36.1 mi · 42 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street

    1728 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    1719 ft · 42 sec · West 1st Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Ludlow Street

    1052 ft · 27 sec · North Ludlow Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    157 m · 13 sec · West 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    68 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mill Creek Expressway
36.1 mi · 56%
Circle Freeway
22.1 mi · 34%
Beechmont Avenue
1.74 mi · 3%
Ohio Pike
0.82 mi · 1%
I 75 North
0.56 mi · 1%
Second Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mill Creek Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

36.1 mi · 00h 42m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
48 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wetherington
00h 33m from Forestville
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Forestville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Forestville to Dayton?

The road trip is about 64.7 miles (104.2 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Wetherington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.4 miles from Forestville and 33.4 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 48 miles (77.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.48 one way or $16.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Forestville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.

Stop Ideas Near Wetherington

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wetherington and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 10 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center

Middletown , OH
800 Lafayette Ave, Middletown, OH 45044
Rating 4.3/5 11 reviews City Hall
Lebanon Taxation Department
Nearby stop 10.2 mi away

Lebanon Taxation Department

Lebanon , OH
50 S Broadway St, Lebanon, OH 45036
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wetherington.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

31 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

32 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

72 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

95 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Forestville and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 47.96 mi (77.18 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Forestville

Forestville is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.0750600, -84.3449400
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Bowen Street (-84.344966, 39.074851)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 104 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.65 L · about $8.48
Round trip
$16.97
4.58 gal · 17.3 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.48 $16.97
Mid-grade $4.24 $9.71 $19.43
Premium $4.79 $10.97 $21.94
Diesel $4.30 $9.86 $19.71

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Forestville and Dayton. The current time is 23:56:42.

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.