How far is Clyde, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Clyde, OH to Dayton, OH is about 164 miles (263.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Ohio, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Clyde and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clyde and Dayton.
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Start on West Forest Street
22 m · 8 sec · West Forest Street
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Continue on South Main Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Main Highway
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Turn right onto Portland Road
14.1 mi · 24 min · Portland Road
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Turn slight right onto East Perry Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Perry Street
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Continue on Wentz Street
819 ft · 16 sec · Wentz Street
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Turn slight right onto West Market Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Market Street
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Continue straight
7 mi · 10 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
46 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
15.4 mi · 24 min
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Turn left onto North Blanchard Street
152 m · 14 sec · North Blanchard Street
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Turn slight right onto Central Parkway
2468 ft · 1 min · Central Parkway
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Turn slight right onto East Main Cross Street
1.4 mi · 4 min · East Main Cross Street
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Take the exit left
1224 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
102.9 mi · 1 hr 52 min
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Merge slight left
51 m · 2 sec
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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 Clyde and Dayton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
East Main Cross Street
Merge slight left
103 mi · 01h 52m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Clyde and Sunny near Dayton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Clyde to Dayton?
The road trip is about 164 miles (263.9 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?
Cairo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.3 miles from Clyde and 89.6 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.6 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 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.45 one way or $42.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Clyde and Sunny near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Cairo
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 Cairo.
Bryan
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Waterloo
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Clyde and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 124.42 mi (200.23 km).
#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: 264 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 02m |
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 | $21.45 | $42.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $24.56 | $49.12 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $27.73 | $55.47 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $24.92 | $49.84 |
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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