How far is Brookfield, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Brookfield, OH to Dayton, OH is about 250 miles (402.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 215.9 miles (347.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 56m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
250.06 mi
03h 58m
Flight
215.85 mi
347.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
215.85 mi
Kilometers
347.38 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
250.06 mi
Kilometers
402.44 km
Drive Time
03h 58m

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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 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Fri, May 1, 8:44 AM EDT
Return by in Brookfield
Fri, May 1, 12:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brookfield
2026-05-01T04:45
Arrive Dayton
Fri, May 1, 8:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 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
9:04 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brookfield
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
Bellville
OH

Town in Ohio

From Brookfield
125 mi
01h 59m
To Dayton
125.1 mi
01h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph W
Destination
58°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, May 1 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Warren-Sharon Road

    92 m · 9 sec · Warren-Sharon Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Hubbard Road

    2460 ft · 41 sec · Hubbard Road

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I-80 W: Cleveland

    2512 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 11 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    5 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    19.8 mi · 24 min · Kenmore Expressway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    98.8 mi · 1 hr 47 min

  11. 11

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway

  16. 16

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  17. 17

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

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  18. 18

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

    1108 ft · 29 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brookfield 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
20 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
100 mi · 40%
I-80 W
54.5 mi · 22%
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 22%
Kenmore Expressway
19.8 mi · 8%
SR 4
11.4 mi · 5%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

98.8 mi · 01h 47m

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 58m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
215.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellville
01h 59m from Brookfield
Leave By
9:04 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Brookfield and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Dayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 250 miles (402.4 km) and usually takes 03h 58m 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?

Bellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 125 miles from Brookfield and 125.1 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 215.9 miles (347.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:04 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.68 one way or $65.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Brookfield and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Dayton.

Stop Ideas Near Bellville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

84 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

90 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

93 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brookfield and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 215.85 mi (347.38 km).

Brookfield

#1 Brookfield

Township of Ohio

Population8,261
Coordinates41.2339500, -80.5695200
Altitude353
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Warren-Sharon Road (-80.569511, 41.234178)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 402 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.82 gal
33.4 L · about $32.68
Round trip
$65.36
17.64 gal · 66.8 L
Estimated CO2
78.4 kg one way
Round trip: 156.8 kg / 346 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $32.68 $65.36
Mid-grade $4.24 $37.41 $74.83
Premium $4.79 $42.25 $84.50
Diesel $4.30 $37.96 $75.92

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 · May 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Brookfield and Dayton. The current time is 04:45:50.

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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.