How far is Dayton, OH from Brady, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Brady, OH is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 145.2 miles (233.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 17m 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
160.43 mi
03h 08m
Flight
145.15 mi
233.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
145.15 mi
Kilometers
233.59 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
160.43 mi
Kilometers
258.19 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brady
Thu, Apr 23, 9:51 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-23T06:43
Arrive Brady
Thu, Apr 23, 9:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:42 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Brice
OH

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

From Dayton
80 mi
01h 34m
To Brady
80.4 mi
01h 34m

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
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    74.8 mi · 1 hr 22 min · East Freeway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22, US 40: Cambridge

    1.1 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1527 ft · 30 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto John Glenn Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · John Glenn Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Dewey Avenue

    1345 ft · 25 sec · Dewey Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Wheeling Avenue

    3188 ft · 1 min · Wheeling Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Highland Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Highland Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Cadiz Road

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Cadiz Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight left

    99 m · 14 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto R-1

    1.5 km · 4 min · R-1

  20. 20

    Continue on R-14 Road

    1.5 km · 4 min · R-14 Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · R-14 Road

Car Route Details

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

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
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Freeway
74.8 mi · 47%
US 70 East
55 mi · 34%
SR 4 North
10.7 mi · 7%
Cadiz Road
7.31 mi · 5%
West Freeway
3.23 mi · 2%
South Innerbelt
1.91 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Freeway

Continue on East Freeway

74.8 mi · 01h 22m

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
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
145.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brice
01h 34m from Dayton
Leave By
10:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dayton and Sunny near Brady.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 160.4 miles (258.2 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Brice is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80 miles from Dayton and 80.4 miles from Brady.

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

The direct path is about 145.2 miles (233.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 10:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.97 one way or $41.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Brice

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

15 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Brady. Straight-line distance: 145.15 mi (233.59 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Brady

Township in Williams County, Ohio

Population2,527
Coordinates40.0859000, -81.4856700
Altitude247
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Brady (-81.48567, 40.0859)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 258 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.66 gal
21.43 L · about $20.97
Round trip
$41.94
11.32 gal · 42.86 L
Estimated CO2
50.3 kg one way
Round trip: 100.6 kg / 222 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $20.97 $41.94
Mid-grade $4.24 $24.01 $48.02
Premium $4.79 $27.11 $54.22
Diesel $4.30 $24.36 $48.72

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 Brady. The current time is 06:43:01.

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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.