How far is Dayton, OH from Bryan, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Bryan, OH is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 120 miles (193.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dayton and Bryan.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Bryan.
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Start on South Main Street
757 ft · 30 sec · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West 2nd Street
2417 ft · 1 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue on West 2nd Street
668 ft · 13 sec · West 2nd Street
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Continue on West 1st Street
116 m · 7 sec · West 1st Street
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Continue on Salem Avenue
11.4 mi · 17 min · Salem Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
1806 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville
19.9 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit right
1374 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
41.2 mi · 51 min
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Continue straight
16.2 mi · 25 min
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route
65 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
16.6 mi · 23 min
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Turn right onto North Williams Street
6.5 mi · 10 min · North Williams Street
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Continue straight
14.3 mi · 21 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Turn left onto West High Street
111 m · 11 sec · West High Street
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Turn right onto North Lynn Street
19 m · 3 sec · North Lynn Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lynn Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Bryan.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
SR 49 North
Merge slight left
41.2 mi · 00h 51m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Bryan.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Bryan?
The road trip is about 131.9 miles (212.3 km) and usually takes 02h 59m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Celina is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66 miles from Dayton and 65.9 miles from Bryan.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 120 miles (193.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 12:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.23 one way or $34.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Bryan.
Stop Ideas Near Celina
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 Celina.
Bryan
Waterloo
Connersville station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Bryan. Straight-line distance: 120.06 mi (193.21 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Bryan
City in Williams County, Ohio, United States
| Population | 8,212 |
| Coordinates | 41.4747700, -84.5524500 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Bryan (-84.55245, 41.47477)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 212 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 38m |
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 | $17.23 | $34.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $19.73 | $39.45 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $22.27 | $44.55 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $20.01 | $40.03 |
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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