How far is Fruit Hill, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Fruit Hill, OH to Dayton, OH is about 64.9 miles (104.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Butler County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fruit Hill and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fruit Hill and Dayton.
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Start on Beechmont Avenue
2.8 mi · 6 min · Beechmont Avenue
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Continue on Ohio Pike
1.3 km · 1 min · Ohio Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 North: Columbus
1581 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
22.1 mi · 25 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Dayton
2954 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
36.1 mi · 42 min · Mill Creek Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street
1728 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
1719 ft · 42 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 Fruit Hill and Dayton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fruit Hill to Dayton?
The road trip is about 64.9 miles (104.5 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 31.8 miles from Fruit Hill and 33.1 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 48.1 miles (77.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 $8.48 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 then Showers And Thunderstorms around Fruit Hill and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Wetherington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center
Lebanon Taxation Department
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wetherington.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fruit Hill and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 48.11 mi (77.42 km).
#1 Fruit Hill
Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio
| Population | 3,755 |
| Coordinates | 39.0756200, -84.3643800 |
| Altitude | 221 |
| 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: 105 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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