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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Quick Snapshot
Road
21.31 mi
00h 27m
Flight
15.93 mi
25.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.93 mi
Kilometers
25.64 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.31 mi
Kilometers
34.3 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:39 PM EDT
Return by in Ridgeville
Sat, Apr 18, 11:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgeville
2026-04-18T22:11
Arrive Dayton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ridgeville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
West Carrollton City
OH

Human settlement in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States of America

From Ridgeville
9.9 mi
00h 13m
To Dayton
11.4 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    89 m · 12 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Lower Springboro Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · East Lower Springboro Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Bunnell Hill Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Bunnell Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    60 m · 10 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on North Springboro Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Springboro Pike

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Austin Boulevard

    1972 ft · 57 sec · Austin Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Dayton

    2044 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street

    1728 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    1719 ft · 42 sec · West 1st Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Ludlow Street

    1052 ft · 27 sec · North Ludlow Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    157 m · 13 sec · West 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    68 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
11.7 mi · 55%
North Main Street
2.01 mi · 9%
East Lower Springboro Road
1.18 mi · 6%
Bunnell Hill Road
0.75 mi · 4%
North Springboro Pike
0.75 mi · 3%
Austin Boulevard
0.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
15.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Carrollton City
00h 13m from Ridgeville
Leave By
7:34 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around West Carrollton City and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 14.2 mi away

Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton

Dayton , OH
6196 Poe Ave, Dayton, OH 45414, United States
Rating 4.4/5 3,718 reviews Tourist attraction,Bar & grill,Children's party service,Go-kart track,Laser tag center,Miniature golf course,Party planner,Restaurant,Amusement center,Video arcade
Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center
Meeting point 13.8 mi away

Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center

Middletown , OH
800 Lafayette Ave, Middletown, OH 45044
Rating 4.3/5 11 reviews City Hall
Town Hall Theatre
Nearby stop 3.8 mi away

Town Hall Theatre

Centerville , OH
27 N Main St, Centerville, OH 45459
Rating 4.8/5 43 reviews Performing arts theater,Movie theater

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to West Carrollton City.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

66 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

68 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

76 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

112 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ridgeville and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 15.93 mi (25.64 km).

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#1 Ridgeville

Human settlement in Ohio, United States of America

Population1,070
Coordinates39.5286700, -84.1768800
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 48 (-84.176865, 39.528636)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.85 L · about $2.78
Round trip
$5.56
1.5 gal · 5.7 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ridgeville and Dayton. The current time is 22:11:48.

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.