How far is Ironton, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Ironton, OH to Dayton, OH is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.
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.
Unincorporated community in Ross County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ironton and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ironton and Dayton.
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Start on Center Street
56 m · 10 sec · Center Street
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Turn right onto South 6th Street
113 m · 22 sec · South 6th Street
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
1422 ft · 30 sec · Park Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward State Route 93
20 m · 1 sec · State Route 93
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Exit the roundabout onto State Route 93
537 ft · 9 sec · State Route 93
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
7 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1166 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left
19.7 mi · 21 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 823 North: Chillicothe
16.4 mi · 18 min · Southern Ohio Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on US 23 North: Chillicothe
2634 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left
33.5 mi · 45 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 35 West: Dayton
76.3 mi · 1 hr 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Jefferson Street
3027 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Day Air Ballpark, Patterson boulevard
98 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Jefferson Street
1801 ft · 45 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
157 m · 14 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
92 m · 8 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 Ironton 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.
US 35 West
Keep slight left to continue on US 35 West: Dayton
76.3 mi · 01h 26m
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.
Sunny leaving Ironton and Sunny near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ironton to Dayton?
The road trip is about 148.3 miles (238.7 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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?
North Fork Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Ironton and 74.3 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.4 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 1:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.41 one way or $38.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ironton and Sunny near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near North Fork Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Fork Village.
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Columbus, OH
Maysville
Ashland Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ironton and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 116.9 mi (188.13 km).
#1 Ironton
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 10,418 |
| Coordinates | 38.5367500, -82.6829400 |
| Altitude | 168 |
| 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: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.41 | $38.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $22.23 | $44.46 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $25.10 | $50.20 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $22.55 | $45.11 |
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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