How far is Dayton, OH from Carrollton, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Carrollton, OH is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km), with a travel time of about 04h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 173.4 miles (279 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
203.3 mi
04h 09m
Flight
173.36 mi
278.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
173.36 mi
Kilometers
278.99 km
Flight Time
00h 20m

Driving Distance

Road route
203.3 mi
Kilometers
327.18 km
Drive Time
04h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Carrollton
Sat, May 23, 2:56 PM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Sat, May 23, 7:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-05-23T10:47
Arrive Carrollton
Sat, May 23, 2:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
04h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 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
8:42 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
Granville
OH

Village in Ohio, United States

From Dayton
101.5 mi
02h 04m
To Carrollton
101.8 mi
02h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, May 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 670 East: Airport

    6.1 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North, SR 161: Easton Way

    108 m · 9 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 270 North

    2707 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Jack Nicklaus Freeway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Jack Nicklaus Freeway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Morse Road

    1350 ft · 37 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Morse Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Morse Road

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Johnstown Road

    75 m · 4 sec · Johnstown Road

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Johnstown Road

    34 m · 2 sec · Johnstown Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Johnstown Road

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Johnstown Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward West Main Street

    30 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto West Main Street

    1.1 km · 51 sec · West Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Johnstown Road

    1434 ft · 26 sec · Johnstown Road

  21. 21

    Take the exit right

    1654 ft · 41 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto New Albany Bypass

    10.5 mi · 12 min · New Albany Bypass

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    38.8 mi · 43 min

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    8.9 mi · 12 min

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    31.9 mi · 41 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250 West, SR 800 North: New Philadelphia, Uhrichsville

    1698 ft · 42 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Water Street

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Water Street

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward Midvale, Barnhill

    776 ft · 21 sec

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Barnhill Road Southeast

    1 mi · 2 min · Barnhill Road Southeast

  30. 30

    Continue on Barnhill Road Southeast

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Barnhill Road Southeast

  31. 31

    Turn right onto State Route 39

    4.9 mi · 7 min · State Route 39

  32. 32

    Continue on Roswell Road Southwest

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Roswell Road Southwest

  33. 33

    Turn straight onto South Church Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Church Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Roswell Road Southwest

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Roswell Road Southwest

  35. 35

    Continue on South Smith Street

    996 ft · 19 sec · South Smith Street

  36. 36

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    1767 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  37. 37

    Continue on Roswell Road Southwest

    7.1 mi · 11 min · Roswell Road Southwest

  38. 38

    Continue on West Main Street

    2328 ft · 45 sec · West Main Street

  39. 39

    Turn left onto North Lisbon Street

    52 m · 6 sec · North Lisbon Street

  40. 40

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  41. 41

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
41 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
15
3 merges, 12 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Albany Bypass
90.2 mi · 44%
US 70 East
55 mi · 27%
Roswell Road Southwest
12.9 mi · 6%
SR 4 North
10.7 mi · 5%
I 670 East
10.5 mi · 5%
State Route 39
4.94 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 70 East

Keep slight left

49.2 mi · 00h 53m

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 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.9 mi
173.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Granville
02h 04m from Dayton
Leave By
8:42 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Dayton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Carrollton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 203.3 miles (327.2 km) and usually takes 04h 09m 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?

Granville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 101.5 miles from Dayton and 101.8 miles from Carrollton.

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

The direct path is about 173.4 miles (279 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.9 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:42 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.56 one way or $53.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 63.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Dayton and Showers And Thunderstorms near Carrollton.

Stop Ideas Near Granville

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

42 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Carrollton. Straight-line distance: 173.36 mi (278.99 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

Population139,907
Coordinates39.7589500, -84.1916100
Altitude225
CountryUnited States
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#2 Carrollton

Township in Carroll County, Arkansas

Population3,017
Coordinates40.5728400, -81.0856500
Altitude341
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Carrollton (-81.08565, 40.57284)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 327 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)05h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)04h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.17 gal
27.16 L · about $26.56
Round trip
$53.13
14.34 gal · 54.32 L
Estimated CO2
63.7 kg one way
Round trip: 127.4 kg / 281 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $26.56 $53.13
Mid-grade $4.24 $30.42 $60.83
Premium $4.79 $34.34 $68.69
Diesel $4.30 $30.86 $61.72

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 · May 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dayton and Carrollton. The current time is 10:47:45.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.