How far is Woodlawn, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Woodlawn, OH to Dayton, OH is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38 miles (61.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
42.18 mi
00h 45m
Flight
38.05 mi
61.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.05 mi
Kilometers
61.23 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.18 mi
Kilometers
67.88 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Sun, Apr 19, 7:44 AM EDT
Return by in Woodlawn
Sun, Apr 19, 8:29 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodlawn
2026-04-19T06:58
Arrive Dayton
Sun, Apr 19, 7:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodlawn
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
Lemon
OH

Township of Ohio

From Woodlawn
21.1 mi
00h 22m
To Dayton
21.1 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Marion Road

    8 m · 5 sec · Marion Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Springfield Pike

    2104 ft · 57 sec · Springfield Pike

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Glendale Milford Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Glendale Milford Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward I 75 North: Dayton

    2145 ft · 52 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

    38.7 mi · 45 min · Mill Creek Expressway

  6. 6

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

    1728 ft · 43 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto West 1st Street

    1719 ft · 42 sec · West 1st Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Ludlow Street

    1052 ft · 27 sec · North Ludlow Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    157 m · 13 sec · West 3rd Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    68 m · 6 sec · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodlawn 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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mill Creek Expressway
38.7 mi · 92%
Glendale Milford Road
1.61 mi · 4%
I 75 North
0.41 mi · 1%
Springfield Pike
0.4 mi · 1%
Second Street
0.33 mi · 1%
West 1st Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Mill Creek Expressway

Merge slight left onto Mill Creek Expressway

38.7 mi · 00h 45m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
38 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lemon
00h 22m from Woodlawn
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Woodlawn and Sunny near Dayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Lemon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Woodlawn and 21.1 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 38 miles (61.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Woodlawn and Sunny near Dayton.

Stop Ideas Near Lemon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lemon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lemon.

BUS

Cincinnati, OH

45 mi away
1005 Gilbert Avenue
RAIL

Cincinnati Museum Center at Union Terminal

46 mi away
1301 Western Ave.
RAIL

Connersville station

70 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue
RAIL

Maysville

105 mi away
West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodlawn and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 38.05 mi (61.23 km).

Woodlawn

#1 Woodlawn

Village in Hamilton County, Ohio, United States

Population3,395
Coordinates39.2520000, -84.4702200
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Marion Road (-84.470215, 39.252029)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.49 gal
5.63 L · about $5.52
Round trip
$11.04
2.98 gal · 11.26 L
Estimated CO2
13.2 kg one way
Round trip: 26.5 kg / 58 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $5.52 $11.04
Mid-grade $4.24 $6.32 $12.64
Premium $4.79 $7.14 $14.27
Diesel $4.30 $6.41 $12.83

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodlawn and Dayton. The current time is 06:58:31.

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.