How far is Dayton, OH from Bratenahl, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Bratenahl, OH is about 216.9 miles (349.1 km), with a travel time of about 04h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 182.4 miles (293.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 11m 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 05m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement in Morrow County, Ohio, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Bratenahl.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Bratenahl.
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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
110.9 mi · 2 hr
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Keep slight left
27.5 mi · 32 min
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Merge slight left onto Innerbelt
3.8 mi · 6 min · Innerbelt
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Merge slight right onto Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
1.7 mi · 2 min · Cleveland Memorial Shoreway
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Continue on Lakeland Freeway
2170 ft · 30 sec · Lakeland Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Martin Luther King Junior Drive, University Circle
989 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Martin Luther King Boulevard
122 m · 17 sec · Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Continue on Martin Luther King Boulevard
742 ft · 20 sec · Martin Luther King Boulevard
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Continue on Lakeshore Boulevard
2711 ft · 2 min · Lakeshore Boulevard
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Turn left onto Holden Lane
152 m · 22 sec · Holden Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Holden Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Bratenahl.
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
111 mi · 02h 00m
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 Bratenahl.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Bratenahl?
The road trip is about 216.9 miles (349.1 km) and usually takes 04h 05m 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?
Marengo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 108.4 miles from Dayton and 108.6 miles from Bratenahl.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 182.4 miles (293.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.5 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 8:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.38 one way or $56.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 68.1 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 Bratenahl.
Stop Ideas Near Marengo
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 Marengo.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Bratenahl. Straight-line distance: 182.38 mi (293.52 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bratenahl
Town
| Population | 1,153 |
| Coordinates | 41.5425500, -81.6262400 |
| Altitude | 187 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bratenahl (-81.62624, 41.54255)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 349 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 07h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 05h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 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 | $28.38 | $56.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $32.49 | $64.99 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $36.69 | $73.38 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $32.97 | $65.94 |
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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