How far is Brooklyn, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Brooklyn, OH to Dayton, OH is about 205.6 miles (330.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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
205.61 mi
03h 08m
Flight
173.45 mi
279.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.45 mi
Kilometers
279.14 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
205.61 mi
Kilometers
330.9 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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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 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM EDT
Return by in Brooklyn
Thu, Apr 23, 5:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brooklyn
2026-04-22T23:32
Arrive Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 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
10:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Brooklyn
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
103 mi
01h 34m
To Dayton
102.6 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
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 Brooklyn and Dayton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ridge Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Ridge Road

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    1541 ft · 38 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto Outerbelt South Freeway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt South Freeway

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 South: Columbus

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    128 mi · 2 hr 19 min

  6. 6

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway

  11. 11

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

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

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  13. 13

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

    1108 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brooklyn 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
15 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 South
129 mi · 63%
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 26%
SR 4
11.4 mi · 6%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 2%
Outerbelt South Freeway
3.41 mi · 2%
Ridge Road
1.45 mi · 1%
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 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.2 mi
173.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Marengo
01h 34m from Brooklyn
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn to Dayton?

The road trip is about 205.6 miles (330.9 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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 miles from Brooklyn and 102.6 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 173.4 miles (279.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.86 one way or $53.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 64.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Brooklyn and Chance 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 and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 173.45 mi (279.14 km).

Brooklyn

#1 Brooklyn

Borough of New York City, New York, United States

Population10,637
Coordinates41.4397700, -81.7354100
Altitude233
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Ridge Road (-81.735281, 41.439769)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 331 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.25 gal
27.46 L · about $26.86
Round trip
$53.72
14.5 gal · 54.92 L
Estimated CO2
64.4 kg one way
Round trip: 128.9 kg / 284 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.86 $53.72
Mid-grade $4.24 $30.75 $61.51
Premium $4.79 $34.73 $69.46
Diesel $4.30 $31.20 $62.41

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 Brooklyn and Dayton. The current time is 23:32:38.

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.