How far is Dayton, OH from Bolindale, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Bolindale, OH is about 241.1 miles (388 km), with a travel time of about 04h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 205.4 miles (330.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 09h 14m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 37m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Portage County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Bolindale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Bolindale.
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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 right to continue on SR 4 North: Springfield
1102 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 70 East, SR 4 North: Columbus
5.8 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left
49.2 mi · 53 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 670 East: Airport
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt
1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt
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Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland
2166 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland
1560 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
99.5 mi · 1 hr 48 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 76, US 224: Lodi, Akron
1162 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76, US 224 East: Akron
1.5 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
17.2 mi · 20 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Kenmore Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Kenmore Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 76 East: Akron
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
39.2 mi · 44 min
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Continue straight
2.9 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 46: Niles
1156 ft · 36 sec
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Turn left onto North Canfield Niles Road
1.2 km · 1 min · North Canfield Niles Road
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Continue on South Main Street
5.1 mi · 10 min · South Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Deforest Road Southeast
80 m · 13 sec · Deforest Road Southeast
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Turn left onto Highlawn Avenue Southeast
1395 ft · 1 min · Highlawn Avenue Southeast
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Turn right onto Woodbine Avenue Southeast
91 m · 13 sec · Woodbine Avenue Southeast
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodbine Avenue Southeast
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Bolindale.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dayton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bolindale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Bolindale?
The road trip is about 241.1 miles (388 km) and usually takes 04h 37m 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?
Palmyra is a useful midpoint, sitting about 120.4 miles from Dayton and 120.7 miles from Bolindale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 205.4 miles (330.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.7 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 7:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $31.53 one way or $63.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms around Dayton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Bolindale.
Stop Ideas Near Palmyra
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 Palmyra.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Bolindale. Straight-line distance: 205.41 mi (330.58 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bolindale
Census-designated place in Trumbull County, Ohio
| Population | 2,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.2072800, -80.7775800 |
| Altitude | 290 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bolindale (-80.77758, 41.20728)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 388 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 00m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.71 | $31.53 | $63.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $36.10 | $72.20 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $40.76 | $81.53 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $36.63 | $73.25 |
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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