How far is Carlisle, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Carlisle, OH to Dayton, OH is about 180.6 miles (290.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Licking County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carlisle and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carlisle and Dayton.
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Start on Road Fork Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Road Fork Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Woodsfield Road
8.8 mi · 13 min · Woodsfield Road
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Continue on McConnelsville Road
1942 ft · 40 sec · McConnelsville Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 77 North
837 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
18.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 70 West: Columbus
2994 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
79.7 mi · 1 hr 28 min
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Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt
1.5 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt
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Continue on West Freeway
57.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · West Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 4, SR 235: Dayton, New Carlisle
1730 ft · 42 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on SR 4, SR 235 South: Dayton
11.1 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 48: Main Street, Grand Avenue
1108 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto North Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carlisle and Dayton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 70 West
Merge slight left
79.7 mi · 01h 28m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Carlisle 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 Carlisle to Dayton?
The road trip is about 180.6 miles (290.7 km) and usually takes 02h 50m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Kirkersville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Carlisle and 89.9 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 150.2 miles (241.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.60 one way or $47.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Carlisle and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Kirkersville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kirkersville.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carlisle and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 150.22 mi (241.75 km).
#1 Carlisle
Village in the U.
| Population | 7,370 |
| Coordinates | 39.7456300, -81.3637300 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 291 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.71 | $23.60 | $47.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $27.02 | $54.04 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $30.51 | $61.02 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $27.42 | $54.83 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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