How far is Dayton, OH from Clarksfield, OH?

The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Clarksfield, OH is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 50m 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
176.07 mi
03h 25m
Flight
136.37 mi
219.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
136.37 mi
Kilometers
219.46 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.07 mi
Kilometers
283.35 km
Drive Time
03h 25m

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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 03h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clarksfield
Thu, Apr 23, 10:08 AM EDT
Return by in Dayton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dayton
2026-04-23T06:43
Arrive Clarksfield
Thu, Apr 23, 10:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
10:10 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Galena
OH

Village in Delaware County, Ohio, United States

From Dayton
88 mi
01h 42m
To Clarksfield
88.1 mi
01h 42m

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
76°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 24 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 250: Ashland, Wooster

    2136 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1931 ft · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1.6 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn left

    2.2 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Cottage Street

    21 m · 1 sec · North Cottage Street

  18. 18

    Exit the roundabout onto North Cottage Street

    2689 ft · 35 sec · North Cottage Street

  19. 19

    Continue on United States Highway 250

    3.7 mi · 5 min · United States Highway 250

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    9.8 mi · 13 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on South Main Street

    7.4 mi · 11 min · South Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    3103 ft · 1 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Zenobia Road

    51 m · 7 sec · Zenobia Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Zenobia Road

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 71 North
77.6 mi · 44%
US 70 East
55 mi · 31%
SR 4 North
10.7 mi · 6%
Main Street
9.82 mi · 6%
South Main Street
8.79 mi · 5%
I 670 East
4.34 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 71 North

Merge slight left

76.8 mi · 01h 24m

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
03h 25m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.7 mi
136.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Galena
01h 42m from Dayton
Leave By
10:10 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Clarksfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 176.1 miles (283.4 km) and usually takes 03h 25m 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?

Galena is a useful midpoint, sitting about 88 miles from Dayton and 88.1 miles from Clarksfield.

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

The direct path is about 136.4 miles (219.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 10:10 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.01 one way or $46.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Clarksfield.

Stop Ideas Near Galena

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

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

BUS

Columbus, OH

30 mi away
111 East Town Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Clarksfield. Straight-line distance: 136.37 mi (219.46 km).

Dayton

#1 Dayton

The ninth most populous city in Ohio.

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

#2 Clarksfield

Township in Huron County, Ohio

Population1,586
Coordinates41.1950500, -82.4115600
Altitude263
CountryUnited States
Start: Dayton (-84.19161, 39.75895)
End: Clarksfield (-82.41156, 41.19505)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 283 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.21 gal
23.52 L · about $23.01
Round trip
$46.02
12.42 gal · 47.04 L
Estimated CO2
55.2 kg one way
Round trip: 110.4 kg / 243 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.71 $23.01 $46.02
Mid-grade $4.24 $26.34 $52.69
Premium $4.79 $29.75 $59.49
Diesel $4.30 $26.73 $53.46

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 Clarksfield. The current time is 06:43:04.

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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.