How far is Dayton, OH from Archbold, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Archbold, OH is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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 57m.
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.
City in Allen County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Archbold.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Archbold.
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Start on South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield
43 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo
1458 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
67.7 mi · 1 hr 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 65: Lima, Uniopolis
957 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto St Johns Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · St Johns Road
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Continue on St Johns Avenue
3153 ft · 1 min · St Johns Avenue
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Turn slight right onto South Pine Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Pine Street
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Turn left onto East Elm Street
881 ft · 17 sec · East Elm Street
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Turn right onto South Central Avenue
1974 ft · 39 sec · South Central Avenue
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Turn left onto East North Street
1277 ft · 26 sec · East North Street
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Turn right onto North Elizabeth Street
3010 ft · 58 sec · North Elizabeth Street
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Turn left onto West Grand Avenue
145 m · 12 sec · West Grand Avenue
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Turn right onto North West Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · North West Street
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Turn slight right onto Ottawa Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Ottawa Road
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Continue on South Perrysburg Road
816 ft · 14 sec · South Perrysburg Road
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Continue on Ottawa Road - North Perrysburg Road
13.5 mi · 18 min · Ottawa Road - North Perrysburg Road
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Continue on North Perry Street
1033 ft · 21 sec · North Perry Street
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Turn left onto North Defiance Street
5.3 mi · 8 min · North Defiance Street
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Turn right
12.8 mi · 19 min
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Turn left onto Railway Avenue
1042 ft · 21 sec · Railway Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Wilhelm Street
10.1 mi · 15 min · North Wilhelm Street
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Turn left onto West Clinton Street
146 m · 10 sec · West Clinton Street
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Turn right onto Woodlawn Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Woodlawn Avenue
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Turn right
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
4.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Stryker Street
72 m · 5 sec · Stryker Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stryker Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Archbold.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
67.7 mi · 01h 14m
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.
Sunny leaving Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Archbold.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Archbold?
The road trip is about 136.5 miles (219.6 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Fort Shawnee is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.3 miles from Dayton and 68.2 miles from Archbold.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 121.9 miles (196.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.6 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 12:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.86 one way or $35.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Archbold.
Stop Ideas Near Fort Shawnee
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 Fort Shawnee.
Bryan
Waterloo
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Archbold. Straight-line distance: 121.93 mi (196.22 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Archbold
City in Fulton County, Ohio, United States of America
| Population | 4,289 |
| Coordinates | 41.5214400, -84.3071700 |
| Altitude | 223 |
| Country | United States |
End: Archbold (-84.30717, 41.52144)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $17.86 | $35.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $20.45 | $40.89 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $23.09 | $46.18 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $20.75 | $41.49 |
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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