How far is Dayton, OH from Burton, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Burton, OH is about 233.3 miles (375.4 km), with a travel time of about 04h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 198.8 miles (319.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 54m 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
233.28 mi
04h 27m
Flight
198.77 mi
319.89 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
198.77 mi
Kilometers
319.89 km
Flight Time
00h 23m

Driving Distance

Road route
233.28 mi
Kilometers
375.43 km
Drive Time
04h 27m

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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 04h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Burton
Thu, Apr 30, 6:59 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Thu, Apr 30, 11:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-30T02:32
Arrive Burton
Thu, Apr 30, 6:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:06 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

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
Chesterville
OH

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

From Dayton
116.5 mi
02h 13m
To Burton
116.8 mi
02h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph NW
Destination
52°F
Thursday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on North Innerbelt

    1003 ft · 16 sec · North Innerbelt

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 71 North: Cleveland

    2166 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 71 North: Cleveland

    1560 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    110.9 mi · 2 hr

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    25.4 mi · 28 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Outerbelt South Freeway

    1998 ft · 28 sec · Outerbelt South Freeway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Rockside Road, Bedford Heights

    1818 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Rockside Road

    1431 ft · 26 sec · Rockside Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Cannon Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Cannon Road

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cannon Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Cannon Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Harper Road

    1505 ft · 49 sec · Harper Road

  19. 19

    Take the ramp left toward US 422 East: Warren

    1450 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Route 422

    12.8 mi · 15 min · Route 422

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward SR 44: Ravenna, Chardon

    2021 ft · 57 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Ravenna Road

    6.4 mi · 10 min · Ravenna Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Kinsman Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Kinsman Road

  24. 24

    Continue on West Center Street

    2433 ft · 1 min · West Center Street

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout toward West Park Avenue

    60 m · 7 sec · West Park Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Park Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
137 mi · 59%
US 70 East
55 mi · 24%
Route 422
12.8 mi · 5%
SR 4 North
10.7 mi · 5%
Ravenna Road
6.36 mi · 3%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
04h 27m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.5 mi
198.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chesterville
02h 13m from Dayton
Leave By
8:06 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Dayton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Burton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 233.3 miles (375.4 km) and usually takes 04h 27m 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?

Chesterville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.5 miles from Dayton and 116.8 miles from Burton.

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

The direct path is about 198.8 miles (319.9 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 8:06 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $30.49 one way or $60.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 73.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dayton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Burton.

Stop Ideas Near Chesterville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

64 mi away
111 East Town Street
RAIL

Sandusky

107 mi away
1200 North Depot St.
RAIL

Elyria

111 mi away
410 East River Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Burton. Straight-line distance: 198.77 mi (319.89 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Burton

Town in Ohio, USA

Population1,443
Coordinates41.4706100, -81.1451000
Altitude401
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Burton (-81.1451, 41.47061)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 375 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)07h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
8.23 gal
31.16 L · about $30.49
Round trip
$60.98
16.46 gal · 62.32 L
Estimated CO2
73.1 kg one way
Round trip: 146.3 kg / 323 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $30.49 $60.98
Mid-grade $4.24 $34.91 $69.82
Premium $4.79 $39.42 $78.84
Diesel $4.30 $35.42 $70.84

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Burton. The current time is 02:32:26.

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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.