How far is Holiday Valley, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Holiday Valley, OH to Dayton, OH is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Montgomery, Miami and Greene counties in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Holiday Valley and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Holiday Valley and Dayton.
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Start on Waverly Street
108 m · 18 sec · Waverly Street
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Turn right onto Wescott Avenue
1149 ft · 55 sec · Wescott Avenue
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Turn left onto Dayton Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Dayton Road
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Continue on Springfield Road
863 ft · 17 sec · Springfield Road
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Continue straight
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Sandhill Road
1 mi · 3 min · Sandhill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
2 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp right
1136 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
9.4 mi · 12 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 Holiday Valley 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.
Sandhill Road
Merge slight left
9.38 mi · 00h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Clear leaving Holiday Valley and Sunny near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Holiday Valley to Dayton?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km) and usually takes 00h 23m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Huber Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8 miles from Holiday Valley and 10.8 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.6 miles (21.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Holiday Valley and Sunny near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Huber Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
City of Riverside Administration Offices
Town Hall Theatre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Huber Heights.
Cincinnati, OH
Connersville station
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Holiday Valley and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 13.61 mi (21.91 km).
#1 Holiday Valley
Census-designated place in Clark County, Ohio
| Population | 1,510 |
| Coordinates | 39.8561700, -83.9685400 |
| Altitude | 262 |
| 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: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.89 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.80 | $5.60 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
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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