How far is Fort Recovery, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Fort Recovery, OH to Dayton, OH is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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 01h 14m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fort Recovery and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fort Recovery and Dayton.
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Start on East Butler Street
25 m · 7 sec · East Butler Street
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Turn left onto South Elm Street
1376 ft · 33 sec · South Elm Street
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Turn left onto Greenville Road
22.2 mi · 39 min · Greenville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Union Street
731 ft · 13 sec · Union Street
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Continue on Wayne Street
630 ft · 16 sec · Wayne Street
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Turn left onto North Main Street
677 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Broadway
1515 ft · 26 sec · South Broadway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Broadway
57 m · 4 sec · South Broadway
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Exit the roundabout onto South Broadway
1377 ft · 23 sec · South Broadway
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
2105 ft · 38 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Pine Street
1669 ft · 34 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto Sweitzer Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sweitzer Street
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Continue on Dayton Road
17 mi · 20 min · Dayton Road
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Continue on North State Street
1.1 km · 47 sec · North State Street
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Continue on South Dayton Greenville Pike
5.1 mi · 6 min · South Dayton Greenville Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood
10 mi · 15 min
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Continue on West 1st Street
116 m · 7 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
11 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
2425 ft · 58 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Ludlow Street
1052 ft · 27 sec · North Ludlow Street
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
157 m · 13 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
68 m · 6 sec · South 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 Recovery 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.
Greenville Road
Turn left onto Greenville Road
22.2 mi · 00h 39m
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 Recovery and Sunny near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fort Recovery to Dayton?
The road trip is about 65.7 miles (105.7 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Arcanum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Fort Recovery and 36.2 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.60 one way or $17.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Recovery and Sunny near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Arcanum
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Darke County Visitors Bureau
Advance America
Greenville City Hall
Arcanum Community of Faith Church
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Arcanum.
Connersville station
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fort Recovery and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 54.74 mi (88.1 km).
#1 Fort Recovery
Village in Ohio, USA
| Population | 1,470 |
| Coordinates | 40.4128200, -84.7763500 |
| Altitude | 287 |
| 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: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $8.60 | $17.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $9.84 | $19.68 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $11.11 | $22.23 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $9.99 | $19.97 |
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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