How far is Goshen, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Goshen, OH to Dayton, OH is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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
45.11 mi
01h 03m
Flight
36.35 mi
58.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.35 mi
Kilometers
58.5 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.11 mi
Kilometers
72.6 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Sat, Apr 11, 9:28 AM EDT
Return by in Goshen
Sat, Apr 11, 10:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Goshen
2026-04-11T08:24
Arrive Dayton
Sat, Apr 11, 9:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Goshen
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Utica
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Goshen
21.4 mi
00h 31m
To Dayton
23.7 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Goshen and Dayton.

  1. 1

    Start on Mulberry Street

    34 m · 7 sec · Mulberry Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Goshen Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Goshen Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Murdock–Goshen Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Murdock–Goshen Road

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 48

    10.3 mi · 15 min · State Route 48

  5. 5

    Continue on Bypass 48

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bypass 48

  6. 6

    Continue on Miller Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Miller Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North Broadway Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Bunnell Hill Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Bunnell Hill Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    60 m · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on North Springboro Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Springboro Pike

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Austin Boulevard

    1972 ft · 57 sec · Austin Boulevard

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Dayton

    2044 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street

    1728 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    1719 ft · 42 sec · West 1st Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto North Ludlow Street

    1052 ft · 27 sec · North Ludlow Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    157 m · 13 sec · West 3rd Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    68 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Goshen and Dayton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
11.7 mi · 26%
State Route 48
10.3 mi · 23%
North Broadway Street
3.34 mi · 7%
Bunnell Hill Road
2.93 mi · 6%
Goshen Road
2.74 mi · 6%
Murdock–Goshen Road
2.2 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

11.3 mi · 00h 13m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
36.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Utica
00h 31m from Goshen
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Goshen 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 Goshen to Dayton?

The road trip is about 45.1 miles (72.6 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Utica is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Goshen and 23.7 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.89 one way or $11.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Utica

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Utica, 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 Utica.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

53 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

55 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

85 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

100 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Goshen and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 36.35 mi (58.5 km).

Goshen

#1 Goshen

Township in Clermont County, Ohio

Population790
Coordinates39.2333900, -84.1613200
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Mulberry Street (-84.161183, 39.23326)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.59 gal
6.03 L · about $5.89
Round trip
$11.78
3.18 gal · 12.06 L
Estimated CO2
14.1 kg one way
Round trip: 28.3 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.89 $11.78
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.74 $13.49
Premium $4.79 $7.62 $15.23
Diesel $4.30 $6.84 $13.69

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Goshen and Dayton. The current time is 08:24:50.

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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.