Dayton, OH Road Trips

Sitting in the Midwest, Dayton, OH is a local road trip base with 91 trip routes mapped and ready to explore. Most drives stay under 112 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Routes from Dayton, OH spread mainly east and south, covering a wide geographic range.

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Trip Routes

91

Longest Drive

280 mi

Andover, OH

Quickest Drive

17m

Englewood, OH

Plan Around Dayton, OH

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Dayton, OH is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Andover, OH to Dayton, OH 280 mi · 5h 18m New Lyme, OH to Dayton, OH 263.9 mi · 4h 14m Leavittsburg, OH to Dayton, OH 238.7 mi · 4h 29m Lordstown, OH to Dayton, OH 233.7 mi · 3h 42m

Continue From Dayton, OH

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Dayton, OH to New Lyme, OH 264.1 mi · 5h 4m Dayton, OH to Leavittsburg, OH 238 mi · 4h 28m Dayton, OH to Cleveland, OH 212.4 mi · 3h 13m Dayton, OH to Orange, OH 212.3 mi · 3h 57m

Trips from Dayton, OH

Dayton, OH to New Lyme, OH

264.1 mi 5h 4m

Dayton, OH to Leavittsburg, OH

238 mi 4h 28m

Dayton, OH to Cleveland, OH

212.4 mi 3h 13m

Dayton, OH to Orange, OH

212.3 mi 3h 57m

Dayton, OH to Parma, OH

201.7 mi 3h 53m

Dayton, OH to New Franklin, OH

198.6 mi 3h 48m

Dayton, OH to Doylestown, OH

182.5 mi 3h 31m

Dayton, OH to Belpre, OH

179.6 mi 3h 33m

Dayton, OH to West Chester, OH

179.4 mi 2h 57m

Dayton, OH to Clarksfield, OH

176.1 mi 3h 25m

Dayton, OH to Champion, OH

165.9 mi 3h 9m

Dayton, OH to Athens, OH

144 mi 2h 50m

Dayton, OH to Willard, OH

135.4 mi 3h 5m

Dayton, OH to Bowling Green, OH

129.7 mi 2h 24m

Dayton, OH to Beaver, OH

109.5 mi 2h 16m

Dayton, OH to Newark, OH

108.6 mi 2h 6m

Dayton, OH to Fairfield Beach, OH

106.9 mi 2h 9m

Dayton, OH to Columbus, OH

71.4 mi 1h 23m

Driving from Dayton, OH

The typical drive from Dayton, OH covers about 112 miles and takes around 2h 10m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 264 miles (5h 4m), while the shortest is just 10 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Dayton, OH most often head toward New Lyme, OH (264.1 mi, 5h 4m), Leavittsburg, OH (238 mi, 4h 28m), Cleveland, OH (212.4 mi, 3h 13m), Orange, OH (212.3 mi, 3h 57m), and Parma, OH (201.7 mi, 3h 53m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in OH currently averages around $3.71 per gallon. For the typical 112-mile trip from Dayton, OH, budget about $16 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. Routes tend to go east, so afternoon departures put the sun at your back on the return leg.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 31 mapped routes leaving Dayton, OH and 60 routes heading into Dayton, OH, covering 91 total connections. Distances range from 10 to 264 miles.

The longest mapped route from Dayton, OH covers 264 miles and takes approximately 5h 4m. Shorter options start at just 10 miles.

The average route from Dayton, OH runs about 112 miles with a drive time of roughly 2h 10m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.71/gallon for regular), the average 112-mile trip from Dayton, OH costs roughly $16 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, OH include New Lyme, OH, Leavittsburg, OH, Cleveland, OH and Orange, OH. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.