Day trip from Dayton to Lexington
Lexington lies 198 km (123 mi) south of Dayton, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 198 km (123 mi) apart, Lexington is a realistic day trip from Dayton: about 3 h 14 min each way by road.
| Dayton | Lexington | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United States | United States |
| Population | 135,512 | 320,347 |
| Elevation | 237 m (778 ft) | 298 m (978 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/New_York) | UTC-4 (America/New_York) |
| Postal codes | 45401–45490 | 40502–40598 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Lexington
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Staying in Lexington
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Common questions
How far is Lexington from Dayton?
198 km (123 mi) in a straight line, south of Dayton; by road roughly 242 km (150 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dayton to Lexington by road?
About 3 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dayton and Lexington?
No, both are on America/New_York at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.