How far is South Lebanon, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from South Lebanon, OH to Dayton, OH is about 35 miles (56.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35 mi
00h 44m
Flight
26.84 mi
43.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.84 mi
Kilometers
43.19 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35 mi
Kilometers
56.33 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:44 PM EDT
Return by in South Lebanon
Sun, Apr 19, 12:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Lebanon
2026-04-18T23:00
Arrive Dayton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South Lebanon
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Springboro
OH

City in the state of Ohio, United States

From South Lebanon
16.4 mi
00h 22m
To Dayton
18.6 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Lebanon and Dayton.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway Street

    1068 ft · 49 sec · Broadway Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street

    790 ft · 27 sec · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Pike Street

    762 ft · 21 sec · West Pike Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Mason Road

    1829 ft · 50 sec · Mason Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Continue on Bypass 48

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Bypass 48

  7. 7

    Continue on Miller Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Miller Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Broadway Street

    3.3 mi · 5 min · North Broadway Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Bunnell Hill Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Bunnell Hill Road

  10. 10

    Turn left

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    60 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on North Springboro Pike

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Springboro Pike

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Austin Boulevard

    1972 ft · 57 sec · Austin Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 75 North: Dayton

    2044 ft · 50 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    11.3 mi · 13 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street

    1728 ft · 43 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    1719 ft · 42 sec · West 1st Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Ludlow Street

    1052 ft · 27 sec · North Ludlow Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    157 m · 13 sec · West 3rd Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    68 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Lebanon 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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
62.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 75 North
11.7 mi · 33%
North Broadway Street
3.34 mi · 10%
Bunnell Hill Road
2.93 mi · 8%
North Main Street
2.16 mi · 6%
Bypass 48
1.9 mi · 5%
Miller Road
1.48 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 75 North

Merge slight left

11.3 mi · 00h 13m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.2 mi
26.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Springboro
00h 22m from South Lebanon
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving South Lebanon and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then 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 South Lebanon to Dayton?

The road trip is about 35 miles (56.3 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Springboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from South Lebanon and 18.6 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.2 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around South Lebanon and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.

Stop Ideas Near Springboro

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Springboro, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Springboro.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

55 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

56 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

78 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

108 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Lebanon and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 26.84 mi (43.19 km).

South Lebanon

#1 South Lebanon

Town

Population4,799
Coordinates39.3708900, -84.2132700
Altitude190
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway Street (-84.213254, 39.371049)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.68 L · about $4.59
Round trip
$9.19
2.48 gal · 9.36 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $4.59 $9.19
Mid-grade $4.24 $5.26 $10.52
Premium $4.79 $5.94 $11.88
Diesel $4.30 $5.34 $10.67

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between South Lebanon and Dayton. The current time is 23:00:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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