How far is Carroll, OH from Dayton, OH?

The driving distance from Carroll, OH to Dayton, OH is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
95.62 mi
01h 35m
Flight
79.2 mi
127.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.2 mi
Kilometers
127.46 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.62 mi
Kilometers
153.88 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 AM EDT
Return by in Carroll
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Carroll
2026-04-22T22:32
Arrive Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Carroll
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lafayette
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Carroll
46.2 mi
00h 47m
To Dayton
49.5 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Canal Street

    79 m · 14 sec · East Canal Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Center Street

    778 ft · 36 sec · Center Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto High Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · High Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    1305 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

    5.8 mi · 7 min · Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest

  6. 6

    Continue on Southeast Expressway

    8.5 mi · 11 min · Southeast Expressway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Southeast Expressway

    2200 ft · 31 sec · Southeast Expressway

  8. 8

    Continue on College Avenue

    740 ft · 13 sec · College Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on College Avenue

    1624 ft · 28 sec · College Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 West: Columbus

    1554 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto East Freeway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · East Freeway

  12. 12

    Continue on South Innerbelt

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt

    1.5 km · 1 min · South Innerbelt

  14. 14

    Continue on West Freeway

    57.6 mi · 1 hr 3 min · West Freeway

  15. 15

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

    1730 ft · 42 sec

  16. 16

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

    11.1 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

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

    1108 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · North Main Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Carroll 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
19 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Freeway
57.6 mi · 60%
SR 4
11.4 mi · 12%
Southeast Expressway
8.87 mi · 9%
Columbus-Lancaster Road Northwest
5.81 mi · 6%
East Freeway
3.82 mi · 4%
South Innerbelt
1.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

West Freeway

Continue on West Freeway

57.6 mi · 01h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
79.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lafayette
00h 47m from Carroll
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Carroll 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 Carroll to Dayton?

The road trip is about 95.6 miles (153.9 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Lafayette is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.2 miles from Carroll and 49.5 miles from Dayton.

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

The direct path is about 79.2 miles (127.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.49 one way or $24.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Carroll and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.

Stop Ideas Near Lafayette

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Lafayette and the surrounding midpoint area.
London City Hall
Scenic stop 3.8 mi away

London City Hall

London , OH
20 S Walnut St, London, OH 43140
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews City government office,City administration,City clerk's office,City Department of Public Safety,City Hall,City park,City tax office
South Vienna Town Hall
Meeting point 9 mi away

South Vienna Town Hall

South Vienna , OH
149 W Main St, South Vienna, OH 45369
Rating 3.8/5 4 reviews City government office
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.9 mi away

Town Hall Emporium

Urbana , OH
5854 E State Rte 29, Urbana, OH 43078
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Antique store

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lafayette.

BUS

Columbus, OH

35 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Carroll and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 79.2 mi (127.46 km).

Carroll

#1 Carroll

Village in Fairfield County, Ohio, United States

Population2,073
Coordinates39.7989500, -82.7010000
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Dayton

#2 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Start: East Canal Street (-82.70099, 39.798996)
End: South Main Street (-84.191655, 39.758942)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.77 L · about $12.49
Round trip
$24.97
6.74 gal · 25.54 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $12.49 $24.97
Mid-grade $4.24 $14.30 $28.59
Premium $4.79 $16.14 $32.28
Diesel $4.30 $14.50 $29.01

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 Carroll and Dayton. The current time is 22:32:23.

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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.