How far is Williamsburg, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Williamsburg, OH to Dayton, OH is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
71.18 mi
01h 13m
Flight
49.25 mi
79.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.25 mi
Kilometers
79.26 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.18 mi
Kilometers
114.55 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM EDT
Return by in Williamsburg
Thu, Apr 23, 6:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Williamsburg
2026-04-23T04:04
Arrive Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Williamsburg
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Beckett Ridge
OH

Census-designated place in Butler County, Ohio

From Williamsburg
35.5 mi
00h 36m
To Dayton
35.7 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Williamsburg and Dayton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Williamsburg and Dayton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    44 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    27 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    22 m · 6 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left

    30 m · 9 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    712 ft · 18 sec · West Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto North 4th Street

    1797 ft · 49 sec · North 4th Street

  7. 7

    Continue on McKeever Road

    2437 ft · 1 min · McKeever Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

    12.8 mi · 17 min · James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 275 North: Columbus

    3012 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Circle Freeway

    19.1 mi · 22 min · Circle Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 75 North: Dayton

    2954 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    36.1 mi · 42 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Second Street, Salem Avenue, 1st Street

    1728 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    1719 ft · 42 sec · West 1st Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Ludlow Street

    1052 ft · 27 sec · North Ludlow Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    157 m · 13 sec · West 3rd Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    68 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Williamsburg and Dayton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mill Creek Expressway
36.1 mi · 51%
Circle Freeway
19.1 mi · 27%
James A. Rhodes Appalachian Highway
12.8 mi · 18%
I 275 North
0.57 mi · 1%
I 75 North
0.56 mi · 1%
McKeever Road
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mill Creek Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

36.1 mi · 00h 42m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
49.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beckett Ridge
00h 36m from Williamsburg
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Williamsburg and Sunny near Dayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Williamsburg to Dayton?

The road trip is about 71.1 miles (114.5 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Beckett Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35.5 miles from Williamsburg and 35.7 miles from Dayton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.30 one way or $18.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Williamsburg and Sunny near Dayton.

Stop Ideas Near Beckett Ridge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Beckett Ridge and the surrounding midpoint area.
Stop photo coming soon
Scenic stop 6.2 mi away

Wyoming City Hall

Wyoming , OH
800 Oak Ave, Wyoming, OH 45215
Rating 4.0/5 8 reviews Park
Westwood Town Hall
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

Westwood Town Hall

Cincinnati , OH
3017 Harrison Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211
Rating 4.4/5 14 reviews City Hall
Lebanon Taxation Department
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Lebanon Taxation Department

Lebanon , OH
50 S Broadway St, Lebanon, OH 45036
Rating 5.0/5 3 reviews City tax office
Westwood Town Center Historic District
Scenic stop 14.7 mi away

Westwood Town Center Historic District

Cincinnati , OH
Cincinnati, OH 45211, United States
Rating 4.7/5 7 reviews Tourist attraction,Park

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Beckett Ridge.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

27 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

29 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

69 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

96 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Williamsburg and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 49.25 mi (79.26 km).

Williamsburg

#1 Williamsburg

Village in Ohio

Population3,424
Coordinates39.0542300, -84.0529900
Altitude248
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: (-84.053069, 39.054267)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.51 gal
9.51 L · about $9.30
Round trip
$18.60
5.02 gal · 19.02 L
Estimated CO2
22.3 kg one way
Round trip: 44.6 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $9.30 $18.60
Mid-grade $4.24 $10.65 $21.29
Premium $4.79 $12.02 $24.05
Diesel $4.30 $10.80 $21.61

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Williamsburg and Dayton. The current time is 04:04:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.