How far is West Alexandria, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from West Alexandria, OH to Dayton, OH is about 19.9 miles (32 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Town in New York
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Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Alexandria and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Alexandria and Dayton.
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Start on North Main Street
6 m · 8 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Dayton Street
7.8 mi · 12 min · East Dayton Street
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Continue on East Main Street
2617 ft · 44 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Dayton Eaton Pike
2645 ft · 47 sec · Dayton Eaton Pike
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Continue on West 3rd Street
9.4 mi · 15 min · West 3rd Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
68 m · 6 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 West Alexandria and Dayton.
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.
West 3rd Street
Continue on West 3rd Street
9.4 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving West Alexandria and Sunny then Slight 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 West Alexandria to Dayton?
The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
New Lebanon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from West Alexandria and 10.7 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.59 one way or $5.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around West Alexandria and Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near New Lebanon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
City of Riverside Administration Offices
Town Hall Theatre
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to New Lebanon.
Connersville station
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Alexandria and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 18.12 mi (29.16 km).
#1 West Alexandria
City in Preble County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 1,323 |
| Coordinates | 39.7445000, -84.5321700 |
| Altitude | 271 |
| 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: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.59 | $5.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.35 | $6.71 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.01 | $6.03 |
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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