How far is Brooklyn Heights, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Brooklyn Heights, OH to Dayton, OH is about 208 miles (334.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 174.7 miles (281.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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
207.98 mi
03h 17m
Flight
174.65 mi
281.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
174.65 mi
Kilometers
281.07 km
Flight Time
00h 21m

Driving Distance

Road route
207.98 mi
Kilometers
334.71 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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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 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Sat, Apr 18, 4:42 AM EDT
Return by in Brooklyn Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 7:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn Heights
2026-04-18T01:24
Arrive Dayton
Sat, Apr 18, 4:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 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
10:26 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn Heights
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 Brooklyn Heights
103.9 mi
01h 38m
To Dayton
104.1 mi
01h 38m

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
12 to 16 mph SW
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 Brooklyn Heights and Dayton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Brooklyn Heights and Dayton.

  1. 1

    Start on West Schaaf Road

    2944 ft · 1 min · West Schaaf Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Broadview Road

    791 ft · 22 sec · Broadview Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Portman Avenue

    3244 ft · 2 min · Portman Avenue

  4. 4

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

    1824 ft · 49 sec · State Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1876 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    4.6 mi · 6 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    128 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  9. 9

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    54.2 mi · 58 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 Brooklyn Heights 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
129 mi · 62%
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 26%
SR 4
11.4 mi · 5%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
Outerbelt South Freeway
4.63 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.85 mi
Longest Stretch

I 71 South

Merge slight left

128 mi · 02h 19m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.3 mi
174.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 38m from Brooklyn Heights
Leave By
10:26 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Brooklyn Heights 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 Brooklyn Heights to Dayton?

The road trip is about 208 miles (334.7 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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 103.9 miles from Brooklyn Heights and 104.1 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 174.7 miles (281.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.3 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 10:26 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.19 one way or $54.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 65.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Brooklyn Heights 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 Brooklyn Heights and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 174.65 mi (281.07 km).

Brooklyn Heights

#1 Brooklyn Heights

Village in Ohio, United States

Population1,479
Coordinates41.4253300, -81.6881800
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: West Schaaf Road (-81.687988, 41.425585)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 335 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.34 gal
27.78 L · about $27.19
Round trip
$54.39
14.68 gal · 55.56 L
Estimated CO2
65.2 kg one way
Round trip: 130.5 kg / 288 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $27.19 $54.39
Mid-grade $4.24 $31.14 $62.27
Premium $4.79 $35.16 $70.32
Diesel $4.30 $31.59 $63.18

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Brooklyn Heights and Dayton. The current time is 01:24:41.

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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.