How far is Dayton, OH from Bloomfield, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Bloomfield, OH is about 200 miles (321.8 km), with a travel time of about 04h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 06m 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
199.98 mi
04h 03m
Flight
159.49 mi
256.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.49 mi
Kilometers
256.67 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
199.98 mi
Kilometers
321.83 km
Drive Time
04h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 10:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-23T02:48
Arrive Bloomfield
Thu, Apr 23, 6:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 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
8:54 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
Buckeye Lake
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Dayton
99.9 mi
02h 01m
To Bloomfield
100.2 mi
02h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on West Freeway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · West Freeway

  8. 8

    Continue on South Innerbelt

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt

    2008 ft · 31 sec · South Innerbelt

  10. 10

    Continue on East Freeway

    78.7 mi · 1 hr 26 min · East Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 77 South: Marietta

    2899 ft · 49 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    18.3 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 78: Caldwell, Woodsfield

    2128 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto McConnelsville Road

    3045 ft · 55 sec · McConnelsville Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Woodsfield Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Woodsfield Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Frostyville Road

    13.5 mi · 24 min · Frostyville Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Harriettsville Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Harriettsville Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    6.9 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto State Route 260

    5.5 mi · 10 min · State Route 260

  20. 20

    Turn left

    684 ft · 14 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Freeway
78.7 mi · 39%
US 70 East
55 mi · 27%
I 77 South
18.9 mi · 9%
Frostyville Road
13.5 mi · 7%
SR 4 North
10.7 mi · 5%
State Route 260
5.53 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East Freeway

Continue on East Freeway

78.7 mi · 01h 27m

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
04h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.5 mi
159.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Buckeye Lake
02h 01m from Dayton
Leave By
8:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dayton and Sunny near Bloomfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 200 miles (321.8 km) and usually takes 04h 03m 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?

Buckeye Lake is a useful midpoint, sitting about 99.9 miles from Dayton and 100.2 miles from Bloomfield.

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

The direct path is about 159.5 miles (256.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.5 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 8:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.16 one way or $52.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Sunny near Bloomfield.

Stop Ideas Near Buckeye Lake

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

45 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Bloomfield. Straight-line distance: 159.49 mi (256.67 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
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#2 Bloomfield

Township in Trumbull County, Ohio

Population1,235
Coordinates39.5617400, -81.2040000
Altitude211
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Bloomfield (-81.204, 39.56174)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 322 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.06 gal
26.71 L · about $26.16
Round trip
$52.31
14.12 gal · 53.42 L
Estimated CO2
62.7 kg one way
Round trip: 125.5 kg / 277 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.16 $52.31
Mid-grade $4.24 $29.95 $59.90
Premium $4.79 $33.82 $67.63
Diesel $4.30 $30.39 $60.77

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 Bloomfield. The current time is 02:48:43.

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.