How far is West Carrollton City, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from West Carrollton City, OH to Dayton, OH is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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City in Ohio, United States
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Carrollton City and Dayton.
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Start on the route
34 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
39 m · 15 sec
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Turn left onto East Central Avenue
1466 ft · 27 sec · East Central Avenue
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Continue on East Dixie Drive
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Dixie Drive
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Turn left onto I 75 North: Dayton
1182 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street
1728 ft · 43 sec
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Turn right onto West 1st Street
1719 ft · 42 sec · West 1st Street
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Turn right onto North Ludlow Street
1052 ft · 27 sec · North Ludlow Street
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Turn left onto West 3rd Street
157 m · 13 sec · 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 Carrollton City 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.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
5.45 mi · 00h 06m
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 leaving West Carrollton City and Mostly Sunny near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Carrollton City to Dayton?
The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Moraine is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.1 miles from West Carrollton City and 4.2 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.07 one way or $2.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Carrollton City and Mostly Sunny near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Moraine
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 Moraine.
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Connersville station
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Carrollton City and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 6.8 mi (10.94 km).
#1 West Carrollton City
Human settlement in Montgomery County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 13,297 |
| Coordinates | 39.6722800, -84.2521600 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| 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: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.07 | $2.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $1.23 | $2.46 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $1.25 | $2.50 |
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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