How far is Hilliard, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Hilliard, OH to Dayton, OH is about 69.6 miles (112 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m 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 09m.
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.
Human settlement in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hilliard and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilliard and Dayton.
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Start on Columbia Street
787 ft · 32 sec · Columbia Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Madison Street
68 m · 8 sec · Madison Street
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Continue on Lattimer Street
152 m · 20 sec · Lattimer Street
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Turn right onto Cemetery Road
126 m · 18 sec · Cemetery Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Main Street
66 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
83 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Main Street
40 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Main Street
3106 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Continue on Hilliard-Rome Road
3 mi · 6 min · Hilliard-Rome Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 West: Dayton
2058 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
49.5 mi · 53 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
1730 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
11.1 mi · 14 min
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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 Hilliard 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.
West Freeway
Merge slight left onto West Freeway
49.5 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hilliard and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hilliard to Dayton?
The road trip is about 69.6 miles (112 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Harmony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.2 miles from Hilliard and 36.5 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58 miles (93.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hilliard and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Harmony
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
London City Hall
Springfield City Hall
Town Hall Emporium
Historic City Hall Bell
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Harmony.
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hilliard and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 57.97 mi (93.29 km).
#1 Hilliard
City in Ohio
| Population | 36,797 |
| Coordinates | 40.0334000, -83.1582500 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| 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: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $9.11 | $18.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $10.44 | $20.87 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $11.78 | $23.57 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $10.59 | $21.18 |
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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