How far is Ridgeville, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Ridgeville, OH to Dayton, OH is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgeville and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgeville and Dayton.
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Start on the route
89 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto East Lower Springboro Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · East Lower Springboro Road
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Turn right onto Bunnell Hill Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Bunnell Hill Road
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right
60 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Springboro Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · North Springboro Pike
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Turn left onto Austin Boulevard
1972 ft · 57 sec · Austin Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Dayton
2044 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street
1728 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
1719 ft · 42 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 Ridgeville 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.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
11.3 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ridgeville 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 Ridgeville to Dayton?
The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.3 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
West Carrollton City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Ridgeville and 11.4 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ridgeville and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near West Carrollton City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center
Town Hall Theatre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Carrollton City.
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgeville and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 15.93 mi (25.64 km).
#1 Ridgeville
Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,070 |
| Coordinates | 39.5286700, -84.1768800 |
| Altitude | 263 |
| 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: 34 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.59 | $7.19 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
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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