How far is Lithopolis, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Lithopolis, OH to Dayton, OH is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 07m 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
91.78 mi
01h 33m
Flight
73.62 mi
118.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.62 mi
Kilometers
118.48 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.78 mi
Kilometers
147.7 km
Drive Time
01h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 AM EDT
Return by in Lithopolis
Thu, Apr 23, 3:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lithopolis
2026-04-23T00:18
Arrive Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lithopolis
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
Jeffersonville
OH

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

From Lithopolis
42.9 mi
00h 46m
To Dayton
48.9 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph S
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 Lithopolis and Dayton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Street

    46 m · 7 sec · Walnut Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Columbus Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Columbus Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Lithopolis Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lithopolis Road

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Lithopolis Road

    41 m · 6 sec · Lithopolis Road

  5. 5

    Exit the roundabout onto Lithopolis Road

    1569 ft · 26 sec · Lithopolis Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Hayes Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Hayes Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Pontius Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Pontius Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Rohr Road

    1501 ft · 32 sec · Rohr Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward London - Groveport Road

    64 m · 3 sec · London - Groveport Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto London - Groveport Road

    3.7 mi · 5 min · London - Groveport Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward London - Groveport Road

    37 m · 5 sec · London - Groveport Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto London - Groveport Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · London - Groveport Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Jackson Street

    1835 ft · 41 sec · Jackson Street

  14. 14

    Continue on London - Groveport Road

    5.3 mi · 8 min · London - Groveport Road

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 71 South: Cincinnati

    2147 ft · 52 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto South Freeway

    31.2 mi · 33 min · South Freeway

  17. 17

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

    1519 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Old United States Highway 35

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Old United States Highway 35

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    33.4 mi · 40 min

  20. 20

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

    3027 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

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

    98 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto South Jefferson Street

    1801 ft · 45 sec · South Jefferson Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    157 m · 14 sec · East 4th Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    92 m · 8 sec · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lithopolis 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
25 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
2 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Old United States Highway 35
35.2 mi · 38%
South Freeway
31.2 mi · 34%
London - Groveport Road
10.5 mi · 11%
Hayes Road
3.54 mi · 4%
Lithopolis Road
1.53 mi · 2%
Pontius Road
0.77 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 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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
73.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jeffersonville
00h 46m from Lithopolis
Leave By
3:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lithopolis and Sunny near Dayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km) and usually takes 01h 33m 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?

Jeffersonville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Lithopolis and 48.9 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 73.6 miles (118.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 3:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.00 one way or $24.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jeffersonville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

59 mi away
111 East Town Street
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

101 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

104 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

113 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lithopolis and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 73.62 mi (118.48 km).

Lithopolis

#1 Lithopolis

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

Population1,916
Coordinates39.8028400, -82.8062800
Altitude288
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Walnut Street (-82.80634, 39.802887)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.26 L · about $12.00
Round trip
$24.01
6.48 gal · 24.52 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.00 $24.01
Mid-grade $4.24 $13.74 $27.49
Premium $4.79 $15.52 $31.04
Diesel $4.30 $13.94 $27.89

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 Lithopolis and Dayton. The current time is 00:18:11.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.