How far is Conneaut, OH from Dayton, OH?
The driving distance from Conneaut, OH to Dayton, OH is about 277.2 miles (446.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 242.9 miles (390.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 42m 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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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 21m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Conneaut and Dayton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Conneaut and Dayton.
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Start on Jackson Street
154 m · 29 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1398 ft · 27 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto State Street
1162 ft · 26 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Mill Street
1321 ft · 25 sec · Mill Street
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Continue on State Route 7
1.6 mi · 3 min · State Route 7
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Take the ramp right
2698 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
50.4 mi · 55 min
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Keep slight left
13.9 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight right onto Outerbelt East Freeway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Outerbelt East Freeway
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Keep slight left
24.3 mi · 27 min
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Merge slight left
110.2 mi · 1 hr 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 670 East, I 670 West: Airport, Dayton
1692 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 670 West: Dayton
1491 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Northeast Freeway
1248 ft · 19 sec · Northeast Freeway
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Keep slight right
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Merge slight right onto West Freeway
54.2 mi · 58 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 Conneaut 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.
Outerbelt East Freeway
Merge slight left
110 mi · 01h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny leaving Conneaut 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 Conneaut to Dayton?
The road trip is about 277.2 miles (446.1 km) and usually takes 04h 21m 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?
Mifflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 138.5 miles from Conneaut and 138.7 miles from Dayton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 242.9 miles (390.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.3 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 8:18 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.23 one way or $72.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny around Conneaut and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Dayton.
Stop Ideas Near Mifflin
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 Mifflin.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Conneaut and Dayton. Straight-line distance: 242.86 mi (390.85 km).
#1 Conneaut
City in Ohio
| Population | 12,237 |
| Coordinates | 41.9475600, -80.5542400 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| 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: 446 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 27m |
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 | $36.23 | $72.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $41.49 | $82.97 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $46.85 | $93.69 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $42.09 | $84.19 |
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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