How far is Louisville, KY from Dayton, KY?
The driving distance from Louisville, KY to Dayton, KY is about 102.5 miles (165 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 01m 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 02h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Louisville and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Louisville and Dayton.
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Start on West Jefferson Street
1611 ft · 1 min · West Jefferson Street
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Turn right onto Roy Wilkins Avenue
535 ft · 11 sec · Roy Wilkins Avenue
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Take the ramp straight toward I 64 West, I 64 East: New Albany, Saint Louis, Lexington
139 m · 11 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 64 East: Lexington
1063 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cincinnati
1035 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
76.8 mi · 1 hr 25 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North, I 71 North: Cincinnati
19.7 mi · 24 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North, US 50 East: Columbus
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight left toward US 50 East: Columbia Parkway
2753 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 471 South: Newport Kentucky
1035 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight left
1507 ft · 20 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Newport, Bellevue
1248 ft · 31 sec
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Turn slight right onto Park Avenue
146 m · 23 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto Dave Cowens Drive
1369 ft · 39 sec · Dave Cowens Drive
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Continue on Fairfield Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Fairfield Avenue
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Continue on 6th Avenue
2488 ft · 2 min · 6th Avenue
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Turn right onto Dayton Avenue
14 m · 2 sec · Dayton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dayton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Louisville 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.
I 71 North
Continue straight
76.8 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Louisville and Rain Showers Likely then Slight 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 Louisville to Dayton?
The road trip is about 102.5 miles (165 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?
Worthville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.3 miles from Louisville and 51.3 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.3 miles (146.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 2:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Louisville and Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Worthville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Worthville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Louisville and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 91.3 mi (146.93 km).
#1 Louisville
The nineteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Louisville metropolitan area.
| Population | 760,026 |
| Coordinates | 38.2542400, -85.7594100 |
| Altitude | 142 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dayton
City in Campbell County, Kentucky, United States
| Population | 5,647 |
| Coordinates | 39.1128400, -84.4727200 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dayton (-84.47272, 39.11284)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $3.77 | $13.65 | $27.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.25 | $15.40 | $30.79 |
| Premium | $4.65 | $16.85 | $33.69 |
| Diesel | $5.30 | $19.20 | $38.40 |
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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