How far is Piketon, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Piketon, OH to Dayton, OH is about 99 miles (159.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.9 miles (127 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
98.97 mi
01h 39m
Flight
78.91 mi
127 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.91 mi
Kilometers
127 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
98.97 mi
Kilometers
159.27 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM EDT
Return by in Piketon
Thu, Apr 23, 1:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Piketon
2026-04-22T22:33
Arrive Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Piketon
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
Washington Court House
OH

City in and county seat of Fayette County, Ohio, United States

From Piketon
49.4 mi
00h 49m
To Dayton
49.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph W
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East 2nd Street

    974 ft · 45 sec · East 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Zebulon Street

    115 m · 17 sec · Zebulon Street

  3. 3

    Turn left

    21.2 mi · 30 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on US 35 West: Dayton

    76.3 mi · 1 hr 26 min

  5. 5

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

    3027 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

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

    98 m · 8 sec

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto South Jefferson Street

    1801 ft · 45 sec · South Jefferson Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    157 m · 14 sec · East 4th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    92 m · 8 sec · South Main Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Piketon 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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 35 West
76.3 mi · 77%
SR 48
0.57 mi · 1%
South Jefferson Street
0.34 mi
East 2nd Street
0.18 mi
East 4th Street
0.1 mi
Zebulon Street
0.07 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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.1 mi
78.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Washington Court House
00h 49m from Piketon
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Piketon and 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 Piketon to Dayton?

The road trip is about 99 miles (159.3 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Washington Court House is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.4 miles from Piketon and 49.5 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 78.9 miles (127 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.93 one way or $25.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Piketon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.

Stop Ideas Near Washington Court House

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Washington Court House, 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 Washington Court House.

BUS

Columbus, OH

60 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

100 mi away
Main St & US 23
RAIL

Maysville

102 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
BUS

Cincinnati, OH

103 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Piketon and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 78.91 mi (127 km).

Piketon

#1 Piketon

Piketon, Ohio

Population2,161
Coordinates39.0681300, -83.0143400
Altitude175
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: East 2nd Street (-83.01434, 39.068149)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 159 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 17m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.49 gal
13.22 L · about $12.93
Round trip
$25.86
6.98 gal · 26.44 L
Estimated CO2
31 kg one way
Round trip: 62 kg / 137 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.93 $25.86
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.80 $29.61
Premium $4.79 $16.72 $33.43
Diesel $4.30 $15.02 $30.04

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Piketon and Dayton. The current time is 22:33:13.

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.