How far is Prospect, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Prospect, OH to Dayton, OH is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 32m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
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Halfway Point
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City in Clinton County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Prospect and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Prospect and Dayton.
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Start on East Prospect Road
9 m · 1 sec · East Prospect Road
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Turn right onto State Route 73
4.4 mi · 8 min · State Route 73
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Continue on Belfast Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Belfast Pike
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Turn left onto Muntz Street
711 ft · 16 sec · Muntz Street
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Turn right onto South High Street
1925 ft · 42 sec · South High Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
710 ft · 16 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North West Street
9.4 mi · 14 min · North West Street
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Continue on South South Street
14 mi · 18 min · South South Street
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68: Wilmington, Xenia
1489 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right
14.8 mi · 22 min
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Take the ramp left toward US 35 West: Dayton
1202 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Xenia Bypass
16.2 mi · 21 min · Xenia Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Jefferson Street
3027 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Day Air Ballpark, Patterson boulevard
98 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Jefferson Street
1801 ft · 45 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
157 m · 14 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
92 m · 8 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 Prospect 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.
Xenia Bypass
Merge slight left onto Xenia Bypass
16.2 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Prospect and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 Prospect to Dayton?
The road trip is about 61.9 miles (99.6 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Wilmington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.9 miles from Prospect and 30.9 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.08 one way or $16.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Prospect and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Wilmington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Prospect and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 54.59 mi (87.85 km).
#1 Prospect
Human settlement in Marion County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 994 |
| Coordinates | 39.1350700, -83.5638100 |
| Altitude | 319 |
| 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: 100 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 46m |
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 | $8.08 | $16.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $9.25 | $18.50 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $10.44 | $20.88 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $9.38 | $18.77 |
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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