How far is Upper Arlington, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Upper Arlington, OH to Dayton, OH is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Upper Arlington and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Upper Arlington and Dayton.
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Start on Cambridge Boulevard
655 ft · 26 sec · Cambridge Boulevard
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Turn left onto Waltham Road
1775 ft · 1 min · Waltham Road
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Turn right onto Riverside Drive
2820 ft · 59 sec · Riverside Drive
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Turn left onto Trabue Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Trabue Road
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Continue on Renner Road
2890 ft · 59 sec · Renner Road
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Turn left onto Hilliard-Rome Road
773 ft · 26 sec · Hilliard-Rome Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 70 West: Dayton
2058 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto West Freeway
49.5 mi · 53 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
1730 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
11.1 mi · 14 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 Upper Arlington and Dayton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
West Freeway
Merge slight left onto West Freeway
49.5 mi · 00h 53m
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Upper Arlington 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 Upper Arlington to Dayton?
The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.8 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Harmony is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.8 miles from Upper Arlington and 35 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.00 one way or $18.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Upper Arlington and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Harmony
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Upper Arlington and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 62.04 mi (99.85 km).
#1 Upper Arlington
City in Ohio
| Population | 34,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.9945100, -83.0624100 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| 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: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 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 | $9.00 | $18.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $10.46 | $20.92 |
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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