How far is Walnut, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Walnut, OH to Dayton, OH is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Unincorporated community in Madison County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Walnut and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walnut and Dayton.
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Start on South Bloomfield Royalton Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · South Bloomfield Royalton Road
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Turn right onto Winchester Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Winchester Road
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Turn left
5.1 mi · 8 min
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Turn right
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight left
609 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
3.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn left onto London - Groveport Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · London - Groveport Road
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Take the ramp slight left toward I 71 South: Cincinnati
2147 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Freeway
31.2 mi · 33 min · South Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 435: Washington Court House, Xenia
1519 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Old United States Highway 35
1.8 mi · 2 min · Old United States Highway 35
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Merge slight left
33.4 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Jefferson Street
3027 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Jefferson Street, Day Air Ballpark, Patterson boulevard
98 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto South Jefferson Street
1801 ft · 45 sec · South Jefferson Street
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Turn left onto East 4th Street
157 m · 14 sec · East 4th Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
92 m · 8 sec · South 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 Walnut 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.
Old United States Highway 35
Merge slight left
33.4 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Sunny leaving Walnut and Sunny near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Walnut to Dayton?
The road trip is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Range is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.7 miles from Walnut and 39.7 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.04 one way or $22.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Walnut and Sunny near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Range
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
London City Hall
Town Hall
Jasper Township Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Range.
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
South Portsmouth–South Shore station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Walnut and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 71.27 mi (114.7 km).
#1 Walnut
City in United States of America
| Population | 2,978 |
| Coordinates | 39.7095100, -82.8518400 |
| 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: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
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 | $11.04 | $22.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $12.64 | $25.28 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $14.27 | $28.55 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $12.83 | $25.65 |
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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