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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
131.91 mi
02h 59m
Flight
120.06 mi
193.21 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.06 mi
Kilometers
193.21 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.91 mi
Kilometers
212.29 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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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.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bryan
Thu, Apr 23, 6:58 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-23T03:59
Arrive Bryan
Thu, Apr 23, 6:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dayton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Celina
OH

City in Ohio, USA

From Dayton
66 mi
01h 29m
To Bryan
65.9 mi
01h 29m

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
78°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S

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.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    757 ft · 30 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West 2nd Street

    2417 ft · 1 min · West 2nd Street

  3. 3

    Continue on West 2nd Street

    668 ft · 13 sec · West 2nd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on West 1st Street

    116 m · 7 sec · West 1st Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Salem Avenue

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Salem Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville

    1806 ft · 44 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on SR 49 North: Phillipsburg, Greenville

    19.9 mi · 23 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit right

    1374 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    41.2 mi · 51 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    16.2 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward the route

    65 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    16.6 mi · 23 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Williams Street

    6.5 mi · 10 min · North Williams Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    14.3 mi · 21 min

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto West High Street

    111 m · 11 sec · West High Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto North Lynn Street

    19 m · 3 sec · North Lynn Street

  20. 20

    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.

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
SR 49 North
95.6 mi · 73%
North Williams Street
23.1 mi · 18%
Salem Avenue
11.4 mi · 9%
West 2nd Street
0.58 mi
South Main Street
0.14 mi
West 1st Street
0.07 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.9 mi
120 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Celina
01h 29m from Dayton
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

Bryan

104 mi away
Page and Lynn Street
RAIL

Waterloo

105 mi away
Lincoln and Center Street
RAIL

Connersville station

111 mi away
1012 Eastern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Bryan. Straight-line distance: 120.06 mi (193.21 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Bryan

City in Williams County, Ohio, United States

Population8,212
Coordinates41.4747700, -84.5524500
Altitude234
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Bryan (-84.55245, 41.47477)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.65 gal
17.62 L · about $17.23
Round trip
$34.46
9.3 gal · 35.24 L
Estimated CO2
41.3 kg one way
Round trip: 82.6 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Ohio · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Bryan. The current time is 03:59:12.

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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.