How far is Dayton, OH from Amboy, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Amboy, OH is about 275.9 miles (444 km), with a travel time of about 05h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 239.5 miles (385.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
275.87 mi
05h 12m
Flight
239.53 mi
385.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
239.53 mi
Kilometers
385.49 km
Flight Time
00h 28m

Driving Distance

Road route
275.87 mi
Kilometers
443.97 km
Drive Time
05h 12m

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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 05h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Amboy
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-22T22:43
Arrive Amboy
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:12 AM to 1:12 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:36 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dayton
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
Mifflin
OH

Human settlement in Ashland County, Ohio, United States of America

From Dayton
137.8 mi
02h 36m
To Amboy
138.1 mi
02h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Tonight

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 10:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield

    43 m · 3 sec

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 4 North: Springfield

    1102 ft · 23 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus

    5.8 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    49.2 mi · 53 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    110.9 mi · 2 hr

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    25.4 mi · 28 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt East Freeway

    12.6 mi · 16 min · Outerbelt East Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on I 90

    46.1 mi · 50 min · I 90

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 84, SR 193: North Kingsville

    1646 ft · 48 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Lake Street

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lake Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    3.6 mi · 6 min · East Center Street

  20. 20

    Continue on West Main Road

    3270 ft · 57 sec · West Main Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Amboy.

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
21 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
137 mi · 50%
US 70 East
55 mi · 20%
I 90
46.1 mi · 17%
Outerbelt East Freeway
15 mi · 5%
SR 4 North
10.7 mi · 4%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

111 mi · 02h 00m

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
05h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.4 mi
239.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflin
02h 36m from Dayton
Leave By
6:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Amboy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Amboy?

The road trip is about 275.9 miles (444 km) and usually takes 05h 12m 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 137.8 miles from Dayton and 138.1 miles from Amboy.

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

The direct path is about 239.5 miles (385.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 6:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $36.05 one way or $72.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 86.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Amboy.

Stop Ideas Near Mifflin

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

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

RAIL

Elyria

70 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

80 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Cleveland Lakefront station

99 mi away
200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
BUS

Columbus, OH

105 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Amboy. Straight-line distance: 239.53 mi (385.49 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
Amboy

#2 Amboy

Township in Fulton County, Ohio

Population1,780
Coordinates41.9272800, -80.6150800
Altitude213
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Amboy (-80.61508, 41.92728)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 444 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)09h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.73 gal
36.85 L · about $36.05
Round trip
$72.10
19.46 gal · 73.7 L
Estimated CO2
86.5 kg one way
Round trip: 172.9 kg / 381 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $36.05 $72.10
Mid-grade $4.24 $41.27 $82.55
Premium $4.79 $46.61 $93.21
Diesel $4.30 $41.88 $83.76

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 Dayton and Amboy. The current time is 22:43:28.

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.