How far is New Madison, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from New Madison, OH to Dayton, OH is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31 miles (49.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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 00h 48m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Madison and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Madison and Dayton.
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Start on East Washington Street
1382 ft · 28 sec · East Washington Street
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Turn right onto Duffield Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Duffield Street
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Turn left
3.7 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Main Street South
6.7 mi · 8 min · Main Street South
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Take the exit left toward I 70 East: Columbus
2172 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood
10 mi · 15 min
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Continue on West 1st Street
116 m · 7 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
11 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
2425 ft · 58 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 New Madison 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 70 East
Merge slight left
15.4 mi · 00h 17m
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 New Madison and Sunny near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Madison to Dayton?
The road trip is about 43.8 miles (70.5 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Lewisburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.9 miles from New Madison and 23.9 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31 miles (49.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.74 one way or $11.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Madison and Sunny near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Lewisburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Quiet Harmony Ranch
Wayne Lakes Park
Trotwood City Hall
Arcanum Community of Faith Church
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lewisburg.
Connersville station
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Madison and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 31.01 mi (49.9 km).
#1 New Madison
Human settlement in Darke County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,273 |
| Coordinates | 39.9678300, -84.7091200 |
| Altitude | 338 |
| 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: 70 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 32m |
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 | $5.74 | $11.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $6.58 | $13.15 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $7.42 | $14.85 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.67 | $13.34 |
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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