How far is Jeffersonville, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Jeffersonville, OH to Dayton, OH is about 40 miles (64.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.2 miles (55 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
40.02 mi
00h 44m
Flight
34.16 mi
54.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.16 mi
Kilometers
54.97 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.02 mi
Kilometers
64.41 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM EDT
Return by in Jeffersonville
Thu, Apr 23, 4:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jeffersonville
2026-04-23T02:37
Arrive Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jeffersonville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Wilberforce
OH

Census-designated place in Ohio, USA

From Jeffersonville
20.8 mi
00h 22m
To Dayton
19.2 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    10 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West High Street

    66 m · 7 sec · West High Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1187 ft · 24 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · State Street

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward I 71 South: Cincinnati

    1629 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 435: Washington Court House, Xenia

    1519 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Old United States Highway 35

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Old United States Highway 35

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    33.4 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Jefferson Street

    3027 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Day Air Ballpark, Patterson boulevard

    98 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto South Jefferson Street

    1801 ft · 45 sec · South Jefferson Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    157 m · 14 sec · East 4th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    92 m · 8 sec · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old United States Highway 35
35.2 mi · 88%
I 71 South
3.87 mi · 10%
State Street
1 mi · 2%
SR 48
0.57 mi · 1%
South Jefferson Street
0.34 mi · 1%
SR 435
0.29 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Old United States Highway 35

Merge slight left

33.4 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
34.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wilberforce
00h 22m from Jeffersonville
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jeffersonville and Sunny near Dayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jeffersonville to Dayton?

The road trip is about 40 miles (64.4 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Wilberforce is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Jeffersonville and 19.2 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 34.2 miles (55 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.22 one way or $10.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jeffersonville and Sunny near Dayton.

Stop Ideas Near Wilberforce

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

80 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

86 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

89 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

108 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jeffersonville and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 34.16 mi (54.97 km).

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#1 Jeffersonville

Human settlement in Fayette County, Ohio, United States of America

Population1,168
Coordinates39.6536700, -83.5638100
Altitude320
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: (-83.563829, 39.653705)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 64 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.41 gal
5.35 L · about $5.22
Round trip
$10.45
2.82 gal · 10.7 L
Estimated CO2
12.5 kg one way
Round trip: 25.1 kg / 55 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.22 $10.45
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.98 $11.96
Premium $4.79 $6.75 $13.51
Diesel $4.30 $6.07 $12.14

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jeffersonville and Dayton. The current time is 02:37:29.

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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.