How far is Fort Loramie, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Fort Loramie, OH to Dayton, OH is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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
52.33 mi
00h 53m
Flight
42.05 mi
67.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.05 mi
Kilometers
67.68 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.33 mi
Kilometers
84.22 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Sat, Apr 18, 12:01 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Loramie
Sat, Apr 18, 12:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Loramie
2026-04-17T23:07
Arrive Dayton
Sat, Apr 18, 12:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Loramie
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
Troy
OH

City in Miami County, Ohio, United States

From Fort Loramie
23.1 mi
00h 26m
To Dayton
29.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Loramie and Dayton.

  1. 1

    Start on Elm Street

    38 m · 9 sec · Elm Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    15.8 mi · 25 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Riverside Drive

    1.1 km · 1 min · Riverside Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    554 ft · 16 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto East North Street

    115 m · 9 sec · East North Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    756 ft · 23 sec · Spring Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto East Ash Street

    1.5 km · 1 min · East Ash Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    969 ft · 24 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    27.2 mi · 31 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    51 m · 2 sec

  11. 11

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

    1108 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Loramie 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Ash Street
28.3 mi · 54%
North Main Street
16.8 mi · 32%
Riverside Drive
0.68 mi · 1%
SR 48
0.21 mi
Spring Street
0.14 mi
East North Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

East Ash Street

Merge slight left

27.2 mi · 00h 31m

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
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
42.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Troy
00h 26m from Fort Loramie
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Loramie and Mostly Sunny near Dayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Loramie to Dayton?

The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?

Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.1 miles from Fort Loramie and 29.2 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 42.1 miles (67.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.85 one way or $13.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Troy

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 Troy and the surrounding midpoint area.
B & D Pizza & Subs
Food stop 14.1 mi away

B & D Pizza & Subs

Gettysburg , OH
130 E Main St, Gettysburg, OH 45328, United States
Rating 4.8/5 38 reviews Pizza restaurant,Italian restaurant
Gettysburg Community Park
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Gettysburg Community Park

Bradford , OH
8191 New Harrison-Bradford Rd, Bradford, OH 45308, United States
Rating 4.4/5 7 reviews Park
Tipp City Hall
Meeting point 8.5 mi away

Tipp City Hall

Tipp City , OH
260 S Garber Dr, Tipp City, OH 45371
Rating 4.5/5 2 reviews City Hall
Lazy R Campground
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

Lazy R Campground

Bradford , OH
8714 Old US Rte 36, Bradford, OH 45308, United States
Rating 4.3/5 66 reviews Campground

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Connersville station

91 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

103 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

107 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

108 mi away
1301 Western Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Loramie and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 42.05 mi (67.68 km).

Fort Loramie

#1 Fort Loramie

City in Shelby County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,537
Coordinates40.3514400, -84.3738400
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Elm Street (-84.373884, 40.35138)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
6.99 L · about $6.85
Round trip
$13.71
3.7 gal · 13.98 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $6.85 $13.71
Mid-grade $4.24 $7.85 $15.70
Premium $4.79 $8.86 $17.72
Diesel $4.30 $7.96 $15.92

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Loramie and Dayton. The current time is 23:07:51.

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.