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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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.
City in Miami County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Elm Street
38 m · 9 sec · Elm Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
15.8 mi · 25 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Riverside Drive
1.1 km · 1 min · Riverside Drive
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Turn right onto North Main Street
554 ft · 16 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East North Street
115 m · 9 sec · East North Street
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Turn right onto Spring Street
756 ft · 23 sec · Spring Street
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Turn left onto East Ash Street
1.5 km · 1 min · East Ash Street
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Take the ramp right
969 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
27.2 mi · 31 min
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Merge slight left
51 m · 2 sec
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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 Fort Loramie and Dayton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
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.
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.
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.
B & D Pizza & Subs
Gettysburg Community Park
Tipp City Hall
Lazy R Campground
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Troy.
Connersville station
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Loramie and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 42.05 mi (67.68 km).
#1 Fort Loramie
City in Shelby County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,537 |
| Coordinates | 40.3514400, -84.3738400 |
| Altitude | 289 |
| 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: 84 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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