How far is Terrace Park, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Terrace Park, OH to Dayton, OH is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.49 mi
00h 59m
Flight
41.89 mi
67.42 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.89 mi
Kilometers
67.42 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.49 mi
Kilometers
87.69 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:10 PM EDT
Return by in Terrace Park
Sun, Apr 19, 12:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Terrace Park
2026-04-18T22:11
Arrive Dayton
Sat, Apr 18, 11:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Terrace Park
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Monroe
OH

City in Ohio, United States

From Terrace Park
27.5 mi
00h 29m
To Dayton
27 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 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 Terrace Park and Dayton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Terrace Park and Dayton.

  1. 1

    Start on Marietta Avenue

    713 ft · 33 sec · Marietta Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Avenue

    2217 ft · 2 min · Elm Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Wooster Pike

    2279 ft · 54 sec · Wooster Pike

  4. 4

    Continue on Water Street

    2269 ft · 46 sec · Water Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    1107 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 275 North

    2415 ft · 59 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    13.3 mi · 15 min · Circle Freeway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Dayton

    2954 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    36.1 mi · 42 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  11. 11

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

    1728 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    1719 ft · 42 sec · West 1st Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Ludlow Street

    1052 ft · 27 sec · North Ludlow Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    157 m · 13 sec · West 3rd Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    68 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Terrace Park and Dayton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mill Creek Expressway
36.1 mi · 66%
Circle Freeway
13.3 mi · 24%
Main Street
2.18 mi · 4%
I 75 North
0.56 mi · 1%
I 275 North
0.46 mi · 1%
Wooster Pike
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mill Creek Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

36.1 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
41.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe
00h 29m from Terrace Park
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Terrace Park 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 Terrace Park to Dayton?

The road trip is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.5 miles from Terrace Park and 27 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.11 one way or $14.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Monroe

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Monroe and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center
Meeting point 6.6 mi away

Robert Sonny Hill Jr Community Center

Middletown , OH
800 Lafayette Ave, Middletown, OH 45044
Rating 4.3/5 11 reviews City Hall
Lebanon Taxation Department
Nearby stop 7.9 mi away

Lebanon Taxation Department

Lebanon , OH
50 S Broadway St, Lebanon, OH 45036
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City tax office

Transit and Meeting Points

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

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

39 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

40 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

70 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

101 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Terrace Park and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 41.89 mi (67.42 km).

Terrace Park

#1 Terrace Park

City in United States of America

Population2,292
Coordinates39.1592300, -84.3071600
Altitude171
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Marietta Avenue (-84.307145, 39.159364)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.28 L · about $7.11
Round trip
$14.23
3.84 gal · 14.56 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $7.11 $14.23
Mid-grade $4.24 $8.14 $16.29
Premium $4.79 $9.20 $18.39
Diesel $4.30 $8.26 $16.53

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 Terrace Park and Dayton. The current time is 22:11:01.

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.