How far is Bloomfield, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Bloomfield, OH to Dayton, OH is about 200.5 miles (322.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 58m 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
200.54 mi
03h 29m
Flight
159.49 mi
256.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.49 mi
Kilometers
256.67 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
200.54 mi
Kilometers
322.73 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 AM EDT
Return by in Bloomfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomfield
2026-04-22T23:42
Arrive Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 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
10:02 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomfield
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
Buckeye Lake
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Bloomfield
100.2 mi
01h 44m
To Dayton
100.4 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW
Destination
58°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1798 ft · 33 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto State Route 260

    5.3 mi · 9 min · State Route 260

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 565

    6.9 mi · 12 min · State Route 565

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Harriettsville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Harriettsville Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Frostyville Road

    13.5 mi · 24 min · Frostyville Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodsfield Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Woodsfield Road

  7. 7

    Continue on McConnelsville Road

    1942 ft · 40 sec · McConnelsville Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left toward I 77 North

    837 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    18.9 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Columbus

    2994 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    79.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt

  13. 13

    Continue on West Freeway

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · West Freeway

  14. 14

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

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

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  16. 16

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

    1108 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomfield 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 70 West
80.2 mi · 40%
West Freeway
57.6 mi · 29%
I 77 North
19.1 mi · 10%
Frostyville Road
13.5 mi · 7%
SR 4
11.4 mi · 6%
State Route 565
6.94 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 70 West

Merge slight left

79.7 mi · 01h 28m

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 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41 mi
159.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckeye Lake
01h 44m from Bloomfield
Leave By
10:02 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Bloomfield and Chance 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 Bloomfield to Dayton?

The road trip is about 200.5 miles (322.7 km) and usually takes 03h 29m 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?

Buckeye Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 100.2 miles from Bloomfield and 100.4 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41 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 10:02 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.23 one way or $52.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Bloomfield and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.

Stop Ideas Near Buckeye Lake

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

45 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomfield and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 159.49 mi (256.67 km).

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#1 Bloomfield

Township in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population1,235
Coordinates39.5617400, -81.2040000
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: SR 260 (-81.204274, 39.561555)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 323 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.08 gal
26.79 L · about $26.23
Round trip
$52.46
14.16 gal · 53.58 L
Estimated CO2
62.9 kg one way
Round trip: 125.8 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.23 $52.46
Mid-grade $4.24 $30.03 $60.07
Premium $4.79 $33.91 $67.83
Diesel $4.30 $30.47 $60.94

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomfield and Dayton. The current time is 23:42:52.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.