How far is Laurel, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Laurel, OH to Dayton, OH is about 76 miles (122.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 44m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.
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.
City in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Laurel and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel and Dayton.
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Start on the route
19 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Laurel Nicholsville Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Laurel Nicholsville Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
4 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto State Route 125
1.5 mi · 2 min · State Route 125
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Continue on East Ohio Pike
2.1 mi · 3 min · East Ohio Pike
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Continue on East Main Street
1.6 mi · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on West Ohio Pike
4.2 mi · 7 min · West Ohio Pike
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 North: Columbus
2089 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway
21.7 mi · 25 min · Circle Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Dayton
2954 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
36.1 mi · 42 min · Mill Creek Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street
1728 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
1719 ft · 42 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Ludlow Street
1052 ft · 27 sec · North Ludlow Street
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
157 m · 13 sec · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
68 m · 6 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 Laurel 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.
Mill Creek Expressway
Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
36.1 mi · 00h 42m
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 Laurel and Sunny near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Laurel to Dayton?
The road trip is about 76 miles (122.3 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?
Sharonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Laurel and 38 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.3 miles (93.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.7 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 3:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.93 one way or $19.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Laurel and Sunny near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Sharonville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Wyoming City Hall
Cincinnati City Hall
Dayton City Building
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sharonville.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Laurel and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 58.29 mi (93.81 km).
#1 Laurel
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,121 |
| Coordinates | 38.9153400, -84.1916000 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| 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: 122 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 56m |
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 | $9.93 | $19.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $11.37 | $22.74 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $12.84 | $25.67 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $11.53 | $23.07 |
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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