How far is Canal Fulton, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Canal Fulton, OH to Dayton, OH is about 189.8 miles (305.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
189.79 mi
03h 05m
Flight
157.39 mi
253.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
157.39 mi
Kilometers
253.3 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
189.79 mi
Kilometers
305.43 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Sat, May 16, 11:40 PM EDT
Return by in Canal Fulton
Sun, May 17, 2:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canal Fulton
2026-05-16T20:34
Arrive Dayton
Sat, May 16, 11:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 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
10:48 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canal Fulton
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
Berkshire
OH

Township in Delaware County, Ohio

From Canal Fulton
94.6 mi
01h 32m
To Dayton
95.3 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 16 mph S
Destination
58°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, May 16 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Canal Fulton and Dayton.

  1. 1

    Start on Cherry Street East

    31 m · 6 sec · Cherry Street East

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Canal Street Northwest

    89 m · 11 sec · Canal Street Northwest

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Market Street West

    1287 ft · 37 sec · Market Street West

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Milan Street North

    1 km · 2 min · Milan Street North

  5. 5

    Continue on Warwick Drive Northwest

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Warwick Drive Northwest

  6. 6

    Continue on Warwick Road

    759 ft · 21 sec · Warwick Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto Canal Fulton Road Northwest

    1239 ft · 30 sec · Canal Fulton Road Northwest

  8. 8

    Continue on Warwick Road

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Warwick Road

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Akron Road

    984 ft · 24 sec · Akron Road

  10. 10

    Turn sharp right onto Wadsworth Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Wadsworth Road

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Easton Road

    57 m · 4 sec · East Easton Road

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto East Easton Road

    15.3 mi · 21 min · East Easton Road

  13. 13

    Continue on East Oak Street

    2574 ft · 51 sec · East Oak Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto West Salem Road

    838 ft · 17 sec · West Salem Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Congress Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Congress Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Congress Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Congress Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left

    1335 ft · 33 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway

    87.6 mi · 1 hr 35 min · Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway

  19. 19

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

    1692 ft · 41 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton

    1491 ft · 36 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway

    1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight right onto West Freeway

    54.2 mi · 58 min · West Freeway

  24. 24

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  25. 25

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

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  26. 26

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

    1108 ft · 29 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canal Fulton 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
28 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway
87.6 mi · 46%
West Freeway
54.2 mi · 29%
East Easton Road
15.4 mi · 8%
SR 4
11.4 mi · 6%
Warwick Road
6.34 mi · 3%
Northeast Freeway
4.75 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway

Merge slight left onto Conneaut-Cincinnati Highway

87.6 mi · 01h 35m

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 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.4 mi
157.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Berkshire
01h 32m from Canal Fulton
Leave By
10:48 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Canal Fulton and Partly Cloudy near Dayton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Canal Fulton to Dayton?

The road trip is about 189.8 miles (305.4 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Berkshire is a useful midpoint, sitting about 94.6 miles from Canal Fulton and 95.3 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 157.4 miles (253.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.4 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 10:48 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.82 one way or $49.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 59.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Canal Fulton and Partly Cloudy near Dayton.

Stop Ideas Near Berkshire

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canal Fulton and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 157.39 mi (253.3 km).

Canal Fulton

#1 Canal Fulton

City in Stark County, Ohio

Population5,399
Coordinates40.8897800, -81.5976200
Altitude290
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: Cherry Street East (-81.597587, 40.889751)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 305 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.7 gal
25.35 L · about $24.82
Round trip
$49.65
13.4 gal · 50.7 L
Estimated CO2
59.5 kg one way
Round trip: 119.1 kg / 263 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $24.82 $49.65
Mid-grade $4.24 $28.42 $56.84
Premium $4.79 $32.09 $64.19
Diesel $4.30 $28.84 $57.67

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Canal Fulton and Dayton. The current time is 20:34:27.

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.