How far is Mad River, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Mad River, OH to Dayton, OH is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17 miles (27.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Clark County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mad River and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mad River and Dayton.
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Start on Wynn Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Wynn Road
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Continue on South Tecumseh Road
1.4 km · 3 min · South Tecumseh Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Dayton Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Dayton Road
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Turn right onto Speedway Drive
1.2 km · 2 min · Speedway Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Enon Road
3048 ft · 1 min · Enon Road
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Take the ramp sharp left toward SR 4 South: Dayton
886 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
6.5 mi · 7 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 Mad River and Dayton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
SR 4
Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
11.1 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Mad River 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 Mad River to Dayton?
The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Park Layne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from Mad River and 12.1 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17 miles (27.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mad River and Mostly Sunny near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Park Layne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Springfield City Hall
Xenia City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Park Layne.
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Connersville station
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mad River and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 17.02 mi (27.39 km).
#1 Mad River
Township of Ohio
| Population | 2,750 |
| Coordinates | 39.8958900, -83.9249300 |
| Altitude | 265 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.56 | $7.13 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $4.02 | $8.05 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.62 | $7.23 |
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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