Dayton, IL Road Trips
Drivers starting from Dayton, IL have 5 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Midwest. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 84-mile quick runs to 166-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Dayton, IL head east, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Stéphane Tendon
Trip Routes
7
Longest Drive
166.3 mi
Evanston, IL
Quickest Drive
1h 33m
Peoria, IL
Plan Around Dayton, IL
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Dayton, IL is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Dayton, IL
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Dayton, IL
Driving from Dayton, IL
On average, trips departing from Dayton, IL run 133 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 32m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 166 miles (3h 17m), while the shortest is just 84 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Dayton, IL include Evanston, IL (166.3 mi, 3h 17m), Chicago, IL (160.3 mi, 3h 4m), Naperville, IL (131.6 mi, 2h 27m), Aurora, IL (123.9 mi, 2h 18m), and Peoria, IL (84 mi, 1h 33m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in IL currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 133-mile trip from Dayton, IL, budget about $20 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 5 mapped routes leaving Dayton, IL and 2 routes heading into Dayton, IL, covering 7 total connections. Distances range from 84 to 166 miles.
The longest mapped route from Dayton, IL covers 166 miles and takes approximately 3h 17m. Shorter options start at just 84 miles.
The average route from Dayton, IL runs about 133 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 32m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 133-mile trip from Dayton, IL costs roughly $20 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Dayton, IL include Evanston, IL, Chicago, IL, Naperville, IL and Aurora, IL. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Dayton, IL by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
363
Median Income
$136,458
Median Home Value
$235,000
Median Age
46.5
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Dayton, IL at a Glance
Founded
1796
Elevation
738 ft
Area
57 mi²
Sister Cities
Notable People from Dayton, IL
A sampling of people born in Dayton, IL.
Jonathan Winters
1925–2013
American comedian, actor, artist (1925–2013)
Martin Sheen
1940
American actor (born 1940)
Natalie Clifford Barney
1876–1972
American writer who hosted a literary salon at her home in Paris (1876-1972)
Nancy Cartwright
1957
American actress
Timothy Snyder
1969
American historian (born 1969)
Edwin Moses
1955
American track and field athlete
Dorothy Gish
1898–1968
American actress (1898–1968)
Luke Grimes
1984
American actor
Paul Laurence Dunbar
1872–1906
American poet, novelist, and short story writer (1872–1906)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Dayton, IL.
National Museum of the United States Air Force
aerospace museum at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, United States
Wright Flyer III
third powered aircraft built by the Wright brothers
Dayton Art Institute
art museum and school in Dayton, Ohio
SunWatch Indian Village
open-air museum
Dayton Masonic Center
architectural structure
Paul Laurence Dunbar House
historic house museum in Dayton, Ohio, USA
City data from Wikidata (Q34739), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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