How far is Jerome, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Jerome, OH to Dayton, OH is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
70.27 mi
01h 16m
Flight
60.72 mi
97.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.72 mi
Kilometers
97.72 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.27 mi
Kilometers
113.09 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:38 PM EDT
Return by in Jerome
Wed, Apr 22, 10:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jerome
2026-04-22T20:21
Arrive Dayton
Wed, Apr 22, 9:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jerome
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
South Vienna
OH

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

From Jerome
35.1 mi
00h 38m
To Dayton
35.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jerome Road

    1212 ft · 26 sec · Jerome Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Brock Road

    2875 ft · 58 sec · Brock Road

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Brock Road

    32 m · 2 sec · Brock Road

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Brock Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Brock Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Industrial Parkway

    2736 ft · 1 min · Industrial Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn left

    16.2 mi · 22 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right

    2306 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    37.4 mi · 40 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  11. 11

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

    1108 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jerome 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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
1 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Industrial Parkway
38.3 mi · 55%
SR 4
11.4 mi · 16%
Brock Road
3.05 mi · 4%
North Main Street
0.85 mi · 1%
Jerome Road
0.23 mi
SR 48
0.21 mi
Longest Stretch

Industrial Parkway

Merge slight left

37.4 mi · 00h 40m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.6 mi
60.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Vienna
00h 38m from Jerome
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Jerome and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 70.3 miles (113.1 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

South Vienna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.1 miles from Jerome and 35.2 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 60.7 miles (97.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.6 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.19 one way or $18.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Jerome and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.

Stop Ideas Near South Vienna

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South Vienna and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 11.5 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
Springfield City Hall
Meeting point 8.3 mi away

Springfield City Hall

Springfield , OH
76 E High St, Springfield, OH 45502
Rating 4.0/5 10 reviews City Hall,City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 9.9 mi away

Town Hall Emporium

Urbana , OH
5854 E State Rte 29, Urbana, OH 43078
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Antique store
Historic City Hall Bell
Scenic stop 8.3 mi away

Historic City Hall Bell

Springfield , OH
191 S Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45502
Historical landmark

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Vienna.

BUS

Columbus, OH

53 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

119 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jerome and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 60.72 mi (97.72 km).

Jerome

#1 Jerome

Township in Union County, Ohio

Population6,006
Coordinates40.1664500, -83.1757500
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Jerome Road (-83.175772, 40.166448)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.48 gal
9.39 L · about $9.19
Round trip
$18.38
4.96 gal · 18.78 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 44.1 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.19 $18.38
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.52 $21.04
Premium $4.79 $11.88 $23.76
Diesel $4.30 $10.67 $21.35

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 Jerome and Dayton. The current time is 20:21:53.

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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.