How far is West Milton, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from West Milton, OH to Dayton, OH is about 22 miles (35.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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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 Milton and Dayton.
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Start on West Hamilton Street
15 m · 4 sec · West Hamilton Street
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Turn right onto South Miami Street
3 mi · 5 min · South Miami Street
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Continue on North Main Street
13.4 mi · 22 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
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Straightforward drive
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North Main Street
Continue on North Main Street
13.4 mi · 00h 22m
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 Milton and Sunny near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Milton to Dayton?
The road trip is about 22 miles (35.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Englewood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from West Milton and 13.8 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.89 one way or $5.78 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around West Milton and Sunny near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Englewood
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Scene75 Entertainment Center | Dayton
City of Riverside Administration Offices
Country Side Antiques
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Englewood.
Connersville station
Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Milton and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 15.82 mi (25.46 km).
#1 West Milton
City in Ohio
| Population | 4,853 |
| Coordinates | 39.9625500, -84.3280000 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $2.89 | $5.78 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $3.74 | $7.47 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $3.36 | $6.71 |
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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