How far is Benton, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Benton, OH to Dayton, OH is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
City in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Benton and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Benton and Dayton.
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Start on Benton Road
36 m · 11 sec · Benton Road
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Turn left onto Marion-Melmore Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Marion-Melmore Road
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Turn left
4.4 mi · 8 min
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Turn left onto Tarhee Trail
8.3 mi · 15 min · Tarhee Trail
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Continue straight
824 ft · 16 sec
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Take the ramp right
2187 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
34.8 mi · 37 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 696: Dayton, Toledo
2927 ft · 1 min · US 30 West to East Lincoln Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lincoln Highway
2371 ft · 54 sec · East Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit left
2841 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
80.3 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Merge slight left
51 m · 2 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
1108 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Benton and Dayton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Lincoln Highway
Merge slight left
80.3 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Benton and Mostly Sunny near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Benton to Dayton?
The road trip is about 132.4 miles (213.1 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Fort Shawnee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from Benton and 65.5 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 2:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.30 one way or $34.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Benton and Mostly Sunny near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Shawnee
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fort Shawnee.
Bryan
Waterloo
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Benton and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 99.27 mi (159.76 km).
#1 Benton
City in United States of America
| Population | 1,608 |
| Coordinates | 40.9270000, -83.0938000 |
| Altitude | 285 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 213 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 39m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $17.30 | $34.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $19.81 | $39.62 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $22.37 | $44.74 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $20.10 | $40.20 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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