How far is Beachwood, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Beachwood, OH to Dayton, OH is about 213.2 miles (343.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 183.6 miles (295.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
213.17 mi
03h 20m
Flight
183.53 mi
295.36 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
183.53 mi
Kilometers
295.36 km
Flight Time
00h 22m

Driving Distance

Road route
213.17 mi
Kilometers
343.07 km
Drive Time
03h 20m

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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 03h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:44 AM EDT
Return by in Beachwood
Sun, Apr 19, 5:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beachwood
2026-04-18T22:23
Arrive Dayton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:18 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beachwood
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Marengo
OH

Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America

From Beachwood
106.6 mi
01h 40m
To Dayton
106.6 mi
01h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph S
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 17 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Chagrin Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · Chagrin Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 271 South, US 422 East

    2493 ft · 1 min

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt East Freeway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    4 mi · 5 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    24.3 mi · 27 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue

    1108 ft · 29 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beachwood 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
17 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outerbelt East Freeway
140 mi · 66%
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 25%
SR 4
11.4 mi · 5%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.85 mi
Chagrin Boulevard
0.77 mi
Longest Stretch

Outerbelt East Freeway

Merge slight left

110 mi · 01h 59m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 20m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
183.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 40m from Beachwood
Leave By
10:18 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Beachwood and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 213.2 miles (343.1 km) and usually takes 03h 20m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 106.6 miles from Beachwood and 106.6 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 183.6 miles (295.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:18 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.86 one way or $55.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 66.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Beachwood and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.

Stop Ideas Near Marengo

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Marengo, 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 Marengo.

BUS

Columbus, OH

52 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

116 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beachwood and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 183.53 mi (295.36 km).

Beachwood

#1 Beachwood

City in Ohio

Population11,543
Coordinates41.4645000, -81.5087300
Altitude361
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Chagrin Boulevard (-81.508687, 41.464477)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 343 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.52 gal
28.47 L · about $27.86
Round trip
$55.72
15.04 gal · 56.94 L
Estimated CO2
66.8 kg one way
Round trip: 133.7 kg / 295 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $27.86 $55.72
Mid-grade $4.24 $31.90 $63.80
Premium $4.79 $36.02 $72.04
Diesel $4.30 $32.37 $64.73

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 Beachwood and Dayton. The current time is 22:23:23.

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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.