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

The driving distance from Fort Shawnee, OH to Dayton, OH is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m 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
67.67 mi
01h 05m
Flight
64.16 mi
103.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.16 mi
Kilometers
103.26 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.67 mi
Kilometers
108.9 km
Drive Time
01h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Tue, May 5, 11:49 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Shawnee
Tue, May 5, 12:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Shawnee
2026-05-05T10:43
Arrive Dayton
Tue, May 5, 11:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Shawnee
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
Kirkwood
OH

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

From Fort Shawnee
33.8 mi
00h 32m
To Dayton
33.9 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Breese Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · West Breese Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 South: Dayton

    1279 ft · 31 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    65.5 mi · 1 hr 12 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    51 m · 2 sec

  5. 5

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

    1108 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Shawnee 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
7 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 South
65.8 mi · 97%
North Main Street
0.85 mi · 1%
West Breese Road
0.7 mi · 1%
SR 48
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

I 75 South

Merge slight left

65.5 mi · 01h 12m

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 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.5 mi
64.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirkwood
00h 32m from Fort Shawnee
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Fort Shawnee 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 Fort Shawnee to Dayton?

The road trip is about 67.7 miles (108.9 km) and usually takes 01h 05m 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?

Kirkwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.8 miles from Fort Shawnee and 33.9 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 64.2 miles (103.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.85 one way or $17.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Kirkwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kirkwood, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Connersville station

102 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

106 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Shawnee and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 64.16 mi (103.26 km).

Fort Shawnee

#1 Fort Shawnee

City in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America

Population3,726
Coordinates40.6867200, -84.1377300
Altitude264
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: West Breese Road (-84.137728, 40.686597)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 109 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.39 gal
9.04 L · about $8.85
Round trip
$17.71
4.78 gal · 18.08 L
Estimated CO2
21.2 kg one way
Round trip: 42.5 kg / 94 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $8.85 $17.71
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.14 $20.28
Premium $4.79 $11.45 $22.90
Diesel $4.30 $10.29 $20.57

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Shawnee and Dayton. The current time is 10:43:50.

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.