How far is Riverside, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Riverside, OH to Dayton, OH is about 4.3 miles (7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.37 mi
00h 10m
Flight
3.86 mi
6.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.86 mi
Kilometers
6.22 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.37 mi
Kilometers
7.04 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Sat, Nov 7, 11:25 AM EST
Return by in Riverside
Sat, Nov 7, 11:36 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Riverside
2026-11-07T11:15
Arrive Dayton
Sat, Nov 7, 11:25 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM EST

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

Leave by
8:08 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Riverside
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Belmont
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Riverside
2.2 mi
00h 05m
To Dayton
2.2 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
54°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Riverside and Dayton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Riverside and Dayton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    56 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broughton Place

    47 m · 14 sec · Broughton Place

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northcliff Drive

    1866 ft · 57 sec · Northcliff Drive

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Springfield Pike

    2645 ft · 53 sec · Springfield Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Springfield Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Springfield Street

  6. 6

    Continue on East 1st Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · East 1st Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto North Keowee Street

    1259 ft · 31 sec · North Keowee Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East 3rd Street

    1 km · 1 min · East 3rd Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Jefferson Street

    160 m · 13 sec · South Jefferson Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East 4th Street

    157 m · 14 sec · East 4th Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    92 m · 8 sec · South Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Riverside 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
12 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
272.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Springfield Street
1.19 mi · 27%
East 1st Street
1.12 mi · 26%
East 3rd Street
0.64 mi · 15%
Springfield Pike
0.5 mi · 11%
Northcliff Drive
0.35 mi · 8%
North Keowee Street
0.24 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Springfield Street

Continue on Springfield Street

1.19 mi · 00h 02m

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 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.4 mi
3.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belmont
00h 05m from Riverside
Leave By
8:08 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Mostly Cloudy leaving Riverside and Mostly Cloudy near Dayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Riverside to Dayton?

The road trip is about 4.3 miles (7 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?

Belmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.2 miles from Riverside and 2.2 miles from Dayton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.59 one way or $1.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Mostly Cloudy around Riverside and Mostly Cloudy near Dayton.

Stop Ideas Near Belmont

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 Belmont and the surrounding midpoint area.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Food stop 5.1 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
City of Riverside Administration Offices
Meeting point 2.3 mi away

City of Riverside Administration Offices

Riverside , OH
5200 Springfield St #100, Riverside, OH 45431
Rating 3.1/5 8 reviews City government office
Town Hall Theatre
Nearby stop 9.6 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 Belmont.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

76 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

78 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

86 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
BUS

Columbus, OH

101 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Riverside and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 3.86 mi (6.22 km).

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#1 Riverside

Riverside is a place in Ohio, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.7797800, -84.1241000
Altitude238
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.123838, 39.779766)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.15 gal
0.58 L · about $0.59
Round trip
$1.17
0.3 gal · 1.16 L
Estimated CO2
1.3 kg one way
Round trip: 2.7 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.91 $0.59 $1.17
Mid-grade $4.50 $0.67 $1.35
Premium $5.04 $0.76 $1.51
Diesel $6.36 $0.95 $1.91

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Riverside and Dayton. The current time is 11:15:00.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.