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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
89.15 mi
01h 52m
Flight
72.43 mi
116.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.43 mi
Kilometers
116.56 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.15 mi
Kilometers
143.47 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Wed, Apr 29, 1:16 PM EDT
Return by in Ripley
Wed, Apr 29, 3:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ripley
2026-04-29T11:24
Arrive Dayton
Wed, Apr 29, 1:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ripley
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
Midland
OH

Town in Ohio

From Ripley
44.6 mi
00h 56m
To Dayton
44.6 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SE
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 29 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph N

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    30 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto South 2nd Street

    1679 ft · 41 sec · South 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Russelville

    11.5 mi · 16 min

  4. 4

    Continue on South High Street

    13.3 mi · 21 min · South High Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North High Street

    61 m · 4 sec · North High Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto North High Street

    19 mi · 28 min · North High Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Cuba Avenue

    11.5 mi · 19 min · Cuba Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Xenia Avenue

    15.9 mi · 24 min · Xenia Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward US 35 West: Dayton

    1202 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Xenia Bypass

    16.2 mi · 21 min · Xenia Bypass

  11. 11

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

    3027 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

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

    98 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto South Jefferson Street

    1801 ft · 45 sec · South Jefferson Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East 4th Street

    157 m · 14 sec · East 4th Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    92 m · 8 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 Ripley and Dayton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North High Street
19.1 mi · 21%
Xenia Bypass
16.2 mi · 18%
Xenia Avenue
15.9 mi · 18%
South High Street
13.3 mi · 15%
Cuba Avenue
11.5 mi · 13%
Russelville
11.5 mi · 13%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.7 mi
72.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland
00h 56m from Ripley
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Midland, 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 Midland.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

56 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

58 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Maysville

74 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St
RAIL

South Portsmouth–South Shore station

105 mi away
Main St & US 23

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ripley and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 72.43 mi (116.56 km).

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#1 Ripley

Village in Brown County, Ohio

Population1,002
Coordinates38.7456300, -83.8449200
Altitude153
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-83.844963, 38.745703)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.91 L · about $11.67
Round trip
$23.34
6.3 gal · 23.82 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 29, 2026

There is no time difference between Ripley and Dayton. The current time is 11:24:21.

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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.