How far is Ripley, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Ripley, OH to Dayton, OH is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ripley and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ripley and Dayton.
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Start on Main Street
30 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto South 2nd Street
1679 ft · 41 sec · South 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Russelville
11.5 mi · 16 min
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Continue on South High Street
13.3 mi · 21 min · South High Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North High Street
61 m · 4 sec · North High Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North High Street
19 mi · 28 min · North High Street
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Turn slight right onto Cuba Avenue
11.5 mi · 19 min · Cuba Avenue
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Turn left onto Xenia Avenue
15.9 mi · 24 min · Xenia Avenue
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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 Ripley and Dayton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
North High Street
Exit the roundabout onto North High Street
19 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ripley and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ripley to Dayton?
The road trip is about 89.2 miles (143.5 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
Midland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Ripley and 44.6 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.67 one way or $23.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ripley and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Midland
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 Midland.
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
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South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ripley and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 72.43 mi (116.56 km).
#1 Ripley
Village in Brown County, Ohio
| Population | 1,002 |
| Coordinates | 38.7456300, -83.8449200 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| 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: 143 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 06m |
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 | $11.67 | $23.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $13.36 | $26.72 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $15.09 | $30.18 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $13.56 | $27.12 |
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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