How far is Dayton, OH from Clyde, OH?
The driving distance from Dayton, OH to Clyde, OH is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Town in Ohio, United States
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 Clyde.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dayton and Clyde.
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Start on South Main Street
1.3 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward I 75 North, SR 4 North: Toledo, Springfield
43 m · 3 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 75 North: Toledo
1458 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
101.5 mi · 1 hr 50 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 68 South, SR 15 East: Carey
1346 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 68 South, SR 15 East: Carey
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn slight right
55 m · 4 sec
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Turn straight onto Lima Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Lima Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1454 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Sandusky Street
947 ft · 26 sec · East Sandusky Street
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Turn left onto East Street
763 ft · 23 sec · East Street
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Turn slight right onto Central Parkway
2468 ft · 1 min · Central Parkway
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Turn left onto North Blanchard Street
152 m · 15 sec · North Blanchard Street
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Turn slight right onto Tiffin Avenue
15.4 mi · 24 min · Tiffin Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
40 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
7 mi · 10 min
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Turn straight onto West Market Street
2.8 mi · 6 min · West Market Street
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Keep slight left to continue on East Market Street
14 mi · 24 min · East Market Street
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Turn left onto South Main Highway
1.9 mi · 3 min · South Main Highway
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Continue on South Main Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto West Forest Street
22 m · 3 sec · West Forest Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Forest Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dayton and Clyde.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 75 North
Merge slight left
102 mi · 01h 50m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Clyde.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dayton to Clyde?
The road trip is about 148.3 miles (238.6 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?
Cairo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.1 miles from Dayton and 74.1 miles from Clyde.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.4 miles (200.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.9 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 10:44 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.38 one way or $38.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dayton and Mostly Sunny near Clyde.
Stop Ideas Near Cairo
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 Cairo.
Bryan
Martin Luther King, Jr. Plaza
Waterloo
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dayton and Clyde. Straight-line distance: 124.42 mi (200.23 km).
#1 Dayton
The ninth most populous city in Ohio.
| Population | 139,907 |
| Coordinates | 39.7589500, -84.1916100 |
| Altitude | 225 |
| Country | United States |
End: Clyde (-82.97519, 41.30422)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 239 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 56m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 51m |
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 | $19.38 | $38.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.24 | $22.19 | $44.37 |
| Premium | $4.79 | $25.05 | $50.10 |
| Diesel | $4.30 | $22.51 | $45.02 |
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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