How far is Oklahoma, KY from Dayton, KY?
The driving distance from Oklahoma, KY to Dayton, KY is about 199.8 miles (321.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 164.4 miles (264.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
City in Kentucky, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Oklahoma and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oklahoma and Dayton.
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Start on the route
1.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto Main Street
116 m · 10 sec · Main Street
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Turn right
5.9 mi · 10 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Highway 144
4.8 mi · 9 min · State Highway 144
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Turn left
8.5 mi · 15 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Turn right onto Madison Street
2140 ft · 60 sec · Madison Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Indiana State Road 237
5.2 mi · 8 min · Indiana State Road 237
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Turn right
20.1 mi · 27 min
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Take the ramp slight right
1618 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
42.6 mi · 47 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 265 East, SR 62 East
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Gene Snyder Freeway
3.4 mi · 4 min · Gene Snyder Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cincinnati
1556 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
67.3 mi · 1 hr 12 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 Oklahoma 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
Merge slight left
67.3 mi · 01h 12m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Oklahoma and Partly Sunny near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Oklahoma to Dayton?
The road trip is about 199.8 miles (321.5 km) and usually takes 04h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Goose Creek is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.8 miles from Oklahoma and 99.9 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 164.4 miles (264.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM CDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.16 one way or $56.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Oklahoma and Dayton, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Oklahoma and Partly Sunny near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Goose Creek
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 Goose Creek.
Louisville, Kentucky
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Oklahoma and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 164.33 mi (264.47 km).
#1 Oklahoma
Oklahoma is a place in Kentucky, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 37.6617200, -86.8772100 |
| Altitude | 133 |
| 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: 321 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 29m |
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 | $4.00 | $28.16 | $56.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.56 | $32.15 | $64.30 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $35.24 | $70.47 |
| Diesel | $6.12 | $43.12 | $86.25 |
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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