How far is Cadiz, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Cadiz, OH to Dayton, OH is about 192.9 miles (310.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 172.7 miles (278 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 32m 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
192.89 mi
03h 16m
Flight
172.73 mi
277.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
172.73 mi
Kilometers
277.99 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
192.89 mi
Kilometers
310.42 km
Drive Time
03h 16m

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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 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Thu, Apr 30, 5:51 AM EDT
Return by in Cadiz
Thu, Apr 30, 9:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cadiz
2026-04-30T02:35
Arrive Dayton
Thu, Apr 30, 5:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 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
10:28 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cadiz
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
Kirkersville
OH

Human settlement in Licking County, Ohio, United States of America

From Cadiz
95.2 mi
01h 38m
To Dayton
97.7 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Market Street

    875 ft · 17 sec · East Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn slight left onto Deersville Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Deersville Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cadiz-Dennison Road

    152 m · 14 sec · Cadiz-Dennison Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Deersville Ridge Road

    142 m · 13 sec · Deersville Ridge Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight

    640 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Cadiz-Piedmont Road

    16.4 mi · 22 min · Cadiz-Piedmont Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    21.6 mi · 25 min · Cadiz Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue

    3188 ft · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Dewey Avenue

    1345 ft · 26 sec · Dewey Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto John Glenn Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · John Glenn Highway

  12. 12

    Turn left

    1527 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    2194 ft · 54 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    75.9 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt

  16. 16

    Continue on West Freeway

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · West Freeway

  17. 17

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  18. 18

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

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  19. 19

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

    1108 ft · 29 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cadiz 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
John Glenn Highway
78.1 mi · 40%
West Freeway
57.6 mi · 30%
Cadiz Road
21.6 mi · 11%
Cadiz-Piedmont Road
16.4 mi · 9%
SR 4
11.4 mi · 6%
Highland Avenue
1.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

John Glenn Highway

Merge slight left

75.9 mi · 01h 24m

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 16m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
172.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kirkersville
01h 38m from Cadiz
Leave By
10:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cadiz 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 Cadiz to Dayton?

The road trip is about 192.9 miles (310.4 km) and usually takes 03h 16m 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?

Kirkersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.2 miles from Cadiz and 97.7 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 172.7 miles (278 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 10:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.23 one way or $50.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cadiz and Mostly Sunny near Dayton.

Stop Ideas Near Kirkersville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

34 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cadiz and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 172.73 mi (277.99 km).

Cadiz

#1 Cadiz

County seat of Harrison County, Ohio

Population3,153
Coordinates40.2728500, -80.9967600
Altitude385
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: East Market Street (-80.996879, 40.27275)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 310 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.81 gal
25.76 L · about $25.23
Round trip
$50.46
13.62 gal · 51.52 L
Estimated CO2
60.5 kg one way
Round trip: 121 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $25.23 $50.46
Mid-grade $4.24 $28.89 $57.78
Premium $4.79 $32.62 $65.24
Diesel $4.30 $29.31 $58.62

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Cadiz and Dayton. The current time is 02:35:37.

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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.