How far is Dayton, OH from Bristol, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Bristol, OH is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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 03h 12m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Franklin County, Ohio
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Bristol.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Bristol.
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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 right to continue on West Freeway
3.2 mi · 4 min · West Freeway
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Continue on South Innerbelt
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Innerbelt
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Keep slight left to continue on South Innerbelt
2008 ft · 31 sec · South Innerbelt
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Continue on East Freeway
56 mi · 1 hr 2 min · East Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 93: Adamsville
1178 ft · 33 sec
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Turn right onto Pleasant Grove Road
62 m · 6 sec · Pleasant Grove Road
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Turn right onto East Pike
72 m · 9 sec · East Pike
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Turn left onto South Pleasant Grove Road
2 mi · 4 min · South Pleasant Grove Road
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Turn slight left onto Clay Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · Clay Pike
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Turn right onto North Millers Lane
1.4 km · 1 min · North Millers Lane
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Turn left onto Chandlersville Road
5.6 mi · 10 min · Chandlersville Road
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Turn right onto Big Muskie Drive
17.4 mi · 31 min · Big Muskie Drive
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Turn straight
1056 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right
2401 ft · 41 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Bristol.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
East Freeway
Continue on East Freeway
56 mi · 01h 02m
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 Likely near Bristol.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Bristol?
The road trip is about 155.2 miles (249.7 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?
Truro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.4 miles from Dayton and 77.7 miles from Bristol.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.8 miles (210.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.4 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 10:34 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.27 one way or $40.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 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 Likely near Bristol.
Stop Ideas Near Truro
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 Truro.
Columbus, OH
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Bristol. Straight-line distance: 130.8 mi (210.51 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bristol
Township in Morgan County, Ohio
| Population | 2,747 |
| Coordinates | 39.6978500, -81.7312400 |
| Altitude | 298 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bristol (-81.73124, 39.69785)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 250 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $20.27 | $40.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $23.20 | $46.41 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $26.20 | $52.40 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $23.54 | $47.09 |
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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