How far is Sidney, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Sidney, OH to Dayton, OH is about 40 miles (64.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.4 miles (58.5 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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Halfway Point
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City in Miami County, Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sidney and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sidney and Dayton.
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Start on the route
21 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto East Court Street
1281 ft · 51 sec · East Court Street
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Turn left onto South Walnut Avenue
876 ft · 19 sec · South Walnut Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Fair Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Fair Road
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Turn left
35.8 mi · 40 min
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Merge slight left
51 m · 2 sec
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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 Sidney 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
Turn left
35.8 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Sidney and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sidney to Dayton?
The road trip is about 40 miles (64.3 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?
Troy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Sidney and 20.4 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.4 miles (58.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 $5.22 one way or $10.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Sidney and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Troy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
Huber Heights City Hall
Lazy R Campground
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Troy.
Connersville station
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Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sidney and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 36.34 mi (58.49 km).
#1 Sidney
City in Ohio, United States
| Population | 20,301 |
| Coordinates | 40.2842200, -84.1555000 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| 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: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.22 | $10.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $6.75 | $13.51 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $6.07 | $12.14 |
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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