How far is Lafayette, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Lafayette, OH to Dayton, OH is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
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.
The most populous city in Clark County, Ohio.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lafayette and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lafayette and Dayton.
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Start on West Street
15 m · 7 sec · West Street
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Turn left onto Cumberland Street
553 ft · 11 sec · Cumberland Street
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Continue on National Pike
4.4 mi · 5 min · National Pike
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Turn right onto West Urbana-London Road
1.4 km · 1 min · West Urbana-London Road
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Take the ramp left
1745 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left
30.6 mi · 33 min
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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 Lafayette and Dayton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
West Urbana-London Road
Merge slight left
30.6 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Lafayette and Sunny near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Dayton?
The road trip is about 48.8 miles (78.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Springfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.4 miles from Lafayette and 24.4 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.37 one way or $12.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lafayette and Sunny near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Springfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Historic City Hall Bell
Springfield City Hall
SOUTH VIENNA MUNICIPAL BLDG
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springfield.
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 43.43 mi (69.9 km).
#1 Lafayette
Village in Ohio, United States
| Population | 5,927 |
| Coordinates | 39.9375600, -83.4065900 |
| Altitude | 308 |
| 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: 78 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $6.37 | $12.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $7.30 | $14.59 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $8.24 | $16.48 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $7.40 | $14.81 |
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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