How far is Saint Joseph, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Saint Joseph, OH to Dayton, OH is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 38m 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 19m.
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.
City in Darke County, Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Joseph and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Joseph and Dayton.
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Start on Sawmill Road
1855 ft · 1 min · Sawmill Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.9 mi · 10 min
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Turn right onto South Eastern Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Eastern Avenue
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Turn left onto Fort Recovery-Minster Road
3 mi · 4 min · Fort Recovery-Minster Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
22.9 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right
1236 ft · 41 sec
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Turn left
21.8 mi · 25 min
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 South: Clayton, Trotwood
10 mi · 15 min
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Continue on West 1st Street
116 m · 7 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
11 m · 1 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
2425 ft · 58 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 Saint Joseph and Dayton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Longest stretch
At the end of the road, turn right
22.9 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.
Partly Sunny leaving Saint Joseph and Chance Rain Showers near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Joseph to Dayton?
The road trip is about 68.3 miles (109.9 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Greenville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.4 miles from Saint Joseph and 34.9 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.4 miles (87.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.93 one way or $17.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Saint Joseph and Chance Rain Showers near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Greenville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Darke County Visitors Bureau
Advance America
Arcanum Community of Faith Church
Brookdale Greenville
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Greenville.
Connersville station
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Joseph and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 54.46 mi (87.64 km).
#1 Saint Joseph
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 2,784 |
| Coordinates | 40.4264400, -84.7394100 |
| Altitude | 297 |
| 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: 110 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $8.93 | $17.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $10.22 | $20.45 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $11.54 | $23.09 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $10.37 | $20.75 |
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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