How far is Rossmoyne, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Rossmoyne, OH to Dayton, OH is about 49 miles (78.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 51m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rossmoyne and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rossmoyne and Dayton.
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Start on Harrison Avenue
97 m · 18 sec · Harrison Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Blue Ash Road
135 m · 24 sec · Blue Ash Road
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Turn left onto Sycamore Road
1216 ft · 30 sec · Sycamore Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Plainfield Road
7 m · 1 sec · Plainfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Plainfield Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Plainfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Plainfield Road
39 m · 2 sec · Plainfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Plainfield Road
1363 ft · 49 sec · Plainfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Plainfield Road
64 m · 7 sec · Plainfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Plainfield Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Plainfield Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Plainfield Road
23 m · 2 sec · Plainfield Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Plainfield Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Plainfield Road
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Turn left onto Glendale Milford Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Glendale Milford Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North: Dayton
2222 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
38.7 mi · 45 min · Mill Creek Expressway
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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 Rossmoyne and Dayton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Mill Creek Expressway
Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway
38.7 mi · 00h 45m
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.
Patchy Frost then Sunny leaving Rossmoyne and Sunny near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rossmoyne to Dayton?
The road trip is about 49 miles (78.9 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Lemon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.8 miles from Rossmoyne and 26.2 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.1 miles (62.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.63 one way or $13.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Sunny around Rossmoyne and Sunny near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Lemon
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 Lemon.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Maysville
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rossmoyne and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 39.09 mi (62.91 km).
#1 Rossmoyne
Rossmoyne is a place in Ohio, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.2136700, -84.3868800 |
| Altitude | 254 |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $3.83 | $6.63 | $13.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.41 | $7.63 | $15.27 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.57 | $17.14 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $10.92 | $21.85 |
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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