How far is Dayton, OH from Boardman, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Boardman, OH is about 246.7 miles (397.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 205.2 miles (330.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 23m 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
246.72 mi
04h 41m
Flight
205.23 mi
330.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
205.23 mi
Kilometers
330.28 km
Flight Time
00h 24m

Driving Distance

Road route
246.72 mi
Kilometers
397.06 km
Drive Time
04h 41m

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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 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Boardman
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-22T21:00
Arrive Boardman
Thu, Apr 23, 1:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 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
7:36 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
Bellville
OH

Town in Ohio

From Dayton
123.2 mi
02h 20m
To Boardman
123.5 mi
02h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph W
Destination
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron

    1162 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    17.2 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    39.2 mi · 44 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 11 South: Canfield

    2592 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward US 224: Canfield, Poland

    2141 ft · 59 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    841 ft · 16 sec · East Main Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Boardman Canfield Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Boardman Canfield Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Market Street

    16 m · 1 sec · Market Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
100 mi · 41%
US 70 East
55 mi · 22%
I 76 East
44 mi · 18%
I 76
18.3 mi · 7%
SR 4 North
10.7 mi · 4%
SR 11 South
6.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

99.5 mi · 01h 48m

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 41m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
09h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.5 mi
205.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bellville
02h 20m from Dayton
Leave By
7:36 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dayton and Chance Rain Showers near Boardman.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 246.7 miles (397.1 km) and usually takes 04h 41m 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?

Bellville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 123.2 miles from Dayton and 123.5 miles from Boardman.

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

The direct path is about 205.2 miles (330.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.5 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 7:36 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $32.27 one way or $64.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 77.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Dayton and Chance Rain Showers near Boardman.

Stop Ideas Near Bellville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

84 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Elyria

90 mi away
410 East River Road
RAIL

Sandusky

93 mi away
1200 North Depot St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Boardman. Straight-line distance: 205.23 mi (330.28 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 Boardman

City in Oregon, USA

Population38,592
Coordinates41.0242300, -80.6628500
Altitude339
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Boardman (-80.66285, 41.02423)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 397 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.71 gal
32.96 L · about $32.27
Round trip
$64.54
17.42 gal · 65.92 L
Estimated CO2
77.4 kg one way
Round trip: 154.8 kg / 341 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $32.27 $64.54
Mid-grade $4.24 $36.95 $73.90
Premium $4.79 $41.72 $83.44
Diesel $4.30 $37.49 $74.98

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 Boardman. The current time is 21:00:54.

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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.