How far is Lucasville, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Lucasville, OH to Dayton, OH is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
112.32 mi
01h 52m
Flight
88.15 mi
141.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.15 mi
Kilometers
141.86 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.32 mi
Kilometers
180.76 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00 AM EDT
Return by in Lucasville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lucasville
2026-04-17T23:07
Arrive Dayton
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lucasville
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
McLean
OH

Human settlement in United States of America

From Lucasville
56.1 mi
00h 56m
To Dayton
56.2 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
84°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    34.8 mi · 48 min

  2. 2

    Keep slight left to continue on US 35 West: Dayton

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  3. 3

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

    3027 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

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

    98 m · 8 sec

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto South Jefferson Street

    1801 ft · 45 sec · South Jefferson Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    157 m · 14 sec · East 4th Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    92 m · 8 sec · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lucasville 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
8 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 35 West
76.3 mi · 68%
SR 48
0.57 mi · 1%
South Jefferson Street
0.34 mi
East 4th Street
0.1 mi
Jefferson Street
0.06 mi
South Main Street
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

US 35 West

Keep slight left to continue on US 35 West: Dayton

76.3 mi · 01h 26m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.1 mi
88.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McLean
00h 56m from Lucasville
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Lucasville and Mostly Sunny near Dayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.3 miles (180.8 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

McLean is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.1 miles from Lucasville and 56.2 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 88.2 miles (141.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.1 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.67 one way or $29.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Lucasville and Mostly Sunny near Dayton.

Stop Ideas Near McLean

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

60 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

91 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Maysville

101 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

109 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lucasville and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 88.15 mi (141.86 km).

Lucasville

#1 Lucasville

Census-designated place in Scioto County, Ohio

Population2,757
Coordinates38.8795200, -82.9968400
Altitude167
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: US 23 (-82.996853, 38.87952)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.96 gal
15 L · about $14.67
Round trip
$29.34
7.92 gal · 30 L
Estimated CO2
35.2 kg one way
Round trip: 70.4 kg / 155 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $14.67 $29.34
Mid-grade $4.24 $16.80 $33.60
Premium $4.79 $18.97 $37.94
Diesel $4.30 $17.04 $34.09

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Lucasville and Dayton. The current time is 23:07:52.

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.