How far is Saint Paris, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Saint Paris, OH to Dayton, OH is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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City in Ohio, US
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Saint Paris and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Saint Paris and Dayton.
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Start on the route
24 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto West Main Street
50 m · 4 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto South Springfield Street
2631 ft · 1 min · South Springfield Street
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Continue on Saint Paris-Jackson Road
3.1 mi · 4 min · Saint Paris-Jackson Road
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Continue on Christiansburg Jackson Road
1.7 mi · 2 min · Christiansburg Jackson Road
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Turn left onto State Route 235
2 mi · 3 min · State Route 235
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Continue on North Dayton-Lakeview Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · North Dayton-Lakeview Road
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Continue on North Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on North Dayton-Lakeview Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · North Dayton-Lakeview Road
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Continue on South Dayton Lakeview Road
3.8 mi · 5 min · South Dayton Lakeview Road
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Continue straight
7.9 mi · 10 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
1108 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North 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 Paris and Dayton.
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.
South Dayton Lakeview Road
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7.92 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Saint Paris to Dayton?
The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
New Carlisle is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Saint Paris and 16.7 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.26 one way or $8.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near New Carlisle
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Historic City Hall Bell
Springfield City Hall
City Hall Gym
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Carlisle.
Columbus, OH
Connersville station
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Saint Paris and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 28.33 mi (45.59 km).
#1 Saint Paris
Village in Champaign County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 2,011 |
| Coordinates | 40.1283900, -83.9596600 |
| Altitude | 368 |
| 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: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $4.88 | $9.76 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $5.51 | $11.02 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $4.95 | $9.90 |
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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